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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,467.80, 1,159,217.55 and 373,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,467.80, 1,159,217.55 and 373,246.80 is: 559,395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,467.80 : 1,159,217.55 = 373,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,467.80/1,159,217.55 = 373,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,467.80x = 1,159,217.55 × 373,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,467.80x = 432,674,241,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,674,241,041.34/773,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,395.29

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