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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,417.97, 1,160,182.85 and 323,686.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,417.97, 1,160,182.85 and 323,686.33 is: 485,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,417.97 : 1,160,182.85 = 323,686.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,417.97/1,160,182.85 = 323,686.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,417.97x = 1,160,182.85 × 323,686.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,417.97x = 375,535,324,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,535,324,326.55/773,417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,552.88

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