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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,285.25, 1,159,461.91 and 346,743.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,285.25, 1,159,461.91 and 346,743.86 is: 519,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,285.25 : 1,159,461.91 = 346,743.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,285.25/1,159,461.91 = 346,743.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,285.25x = 1,159,461.91 × 346,743.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,285.25x = 402,036,298,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,036,298,196.37/773,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,906.85

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