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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,296.40, 1,160,046.48 and 286,912.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,296.40, 1,160,046.48 and 286,912.37 is: 430,406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,296.40 : 1,160,046.48 = 286,912.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,296.40/1,160,046.48 = 286,912.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,296.40x = 1,160,046.48 × 286,912.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,296.40x = 332,831,684,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,831,684,886.96/773,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,406.36

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