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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,457.51, 1,160,217.70 and 368,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,457.51, 1,160,217.70 and 368,441.49 is: 552,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,457.51 : 1,160,217.70 = 368,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,457.51/1,160,217.70 = 368,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,457.51x = 1,160,217.70 × 368,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,457.51x = 427,472,337,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,472,337,191.27/773,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,677.21

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