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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,297.80, 1,159,946.70 and 400,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,297.80, 1,159,946.70 and 400,049.80 is: 600,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,297.80 : 1,159,946.70 = 400,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,297.80/1,159,946.70 = 400,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,297.80x = 1,159,946.70 × 400,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,297.80x = 464,036,445,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,036,445,345.66/773,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,074.70

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