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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,196.81, 1,159,757.48 and 286,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,196.81, 1,159,757.48 and 286,973.56 is: 430,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,196.81 : 1,159,757.48 = 286,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,196.81/1,159,757.48 = 286,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,196.81x = 1,159,757.48 × 286,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,196.81x = 332,819,726,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,819,726,973.44/773,196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,446.33

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