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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,754.59, 1,158,313.78 and 259,931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,754.59, 1,158,313.78 and 259,931.54 is: 389,622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,754.59 : 1,158,313.78 = 259,931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,754.59/1,158,313.78 = 259,931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,754.59x = 1,158,313.78 × 259,931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,754.59x = 301,082,286,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,082,286,884.58/772,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,622.13

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