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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,863.51, 1,159,184.47 and 373,397.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,863.51, 1,159,184.47 and 373,397.03 is: 560,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,863.51 : 1,159,184.47 = 373,397.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,863.51/1,159,184.47 = 373,397.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,863.51x = 1,159,184.47 × 373,397.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,863.51x = 432,836,038,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,836,038,320.12/772,863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,042.02

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