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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,140.06, 1,157,815.15 and 322,738.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,140.06, 1,157,815.15 and 322,738.29 is: 483,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,140.06 : 1,157,815.15 = 322,738.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,140.06/1,157,815.15 = 322,738.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,140.06x = 1,157,815.15 × 322,738.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,140.06x = 373,671,280,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,671,280,840.25/772,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,942.36

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