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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,912.80, 1,159,369.20 and 373,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,912.80, 1,159,369.20 and 373,744.80 is: 560,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,912.80 : 1,159,369.20 = 373,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,912.80/1,159,369.20 = 373,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,912.80x = 1,159,369.20 × 373,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,912.80x = 433,308,209,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,308,209,780.16/772,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,617.20

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