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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,521.68, 1,159,114.68 and 373,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,521.68, 1,159,114.68 and 373,462.52 is: 560,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,521.68 : 1,159,114.68 = 373,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,521.68/1,159,114.68 = 373,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,521.68x = 1,159,114.68 × 373,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,521.68x = 432,885,889,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,885,889,361.79/772,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,354.36

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