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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,998.29, 1,159,503.62 and 317,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,998.29, 1,159,503.62 and 317,472.16 is: 476,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,998.29 : 1,159,503.62 = 317,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,998.29/1,159,503.62 = 317,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,998.29x = 1,159,503.62 × 317,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,998.29x = 368,110,114,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,110,114,283.10/772,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,210.77

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