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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,726.08, 1,159,408.32 and 340,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,726.08, 1,159,408.32 and 340,221.60 is: 510,472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,726.08 : 1,159,408.32 = 340,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,726.08/1,159,408.32 = 340,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,726.08x = 1,159,408.32 × 340,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,726.08x = 394,455,753,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,455,753,683.71/772,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,472.94

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