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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,951.40, 1,159,427.10 and 457,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,951.40, 1,159,427.10 and 457,245.80 is: 685,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,951.40 : 1,159,427.10 = 457,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,951.40/1,159,427.10 = 457,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,951.40x = 1,159,427.10 × 457,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,951.40x = 530,143,171,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,143,171,881.18/772,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,868.70

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