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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,805.46, 1,159,194.35 and 317,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,805.46, 1,159,194.35 and 317,297.79 is: 475,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,805.46 : 1,159,194.35 = 317,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,805.46/1,159,194.35 = 317,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,805.46x = 1,159,194.35 × 317,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,805.46x = 367,809,801,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,809,801,784.60/772,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,941.00

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