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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,871.80, 1,159,307.70 and 532,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,871.80, 1,159,307.70 and 532,334.20 is: 798,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,871.80 : 1,159,307.70 = 532,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,871.80/1,159,307.70 = 532,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,871.80x = 1,159,307.70 × 532,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,871.80x = 617,139,137,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,139,137,033.34/772,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,501.30

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