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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,005.60, 1,159,508.40 and 489,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,005.60, 1,159,508.40 and 489,570.40 is: 734,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,005.60 : 1,159,508.40 = 489,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,005.60/1,159,508.40 = 489,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,005.60x = 1,159,508.40 × 489,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,005.60x = 567,660,991,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,660,991,191.36/773,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,355.60

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