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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,569.81, 1,158,617.55 and 534,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,569.81, 1,158,617.55 and 534,215.20 is: 801,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,569.81 : 1,158,617.55 = 534,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,569.81/1,158,617.55 = 534,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,569.81x = 1,158,617.55 × 534,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,569.81x = 618,951,106,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,951,106,196.76/772,569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,158.81

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