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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,862.51, 1,159,182.97 and 373,396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,862.51, 1,159,182.97 and 373,396.03 is: 560,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,862.51 : 1,159,182.97 = 373,396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,862.51/1,159,182.97 = 373,396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,862.51x = 1,159,182.97 × 373,396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,862.51x = 432,834,315,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,834,315,210.16/772,862.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,040.51

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