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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,297.40, 1,160,047.98 and 286,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,297.40, 1,160,047.98 and 286,913.37 is: 430,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,297.40 : 1,160,047.98 = 286,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,297.40/1,160,047.98 = 286,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,297.40x = 1,160,047.98 × 286,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,297.40x = 332,833,275,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,833,275,303.49/773,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,407.86

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