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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,047.98, 1,159,232.04 and 317,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,047.98, 1,159,232.04 and 317,326.32 is: 475,849.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,047.98 : 1,159,232.04 = 317,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,047.98/1,159,232.04 = 317,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,047.98x = 1,159,232.04 × 317,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,047.98x = 367,854,837,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,854,837,279.29/773,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,849.94

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