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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,615.40, 1,160,423.10 and 490,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,615.40, 1,160,423.10 and 490,180.20 is: 735,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,615.40 : 1,160,423.10 = 490,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,615.40/1,160,423.10 = 490,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,615.40x = 1,160,423.10 × 490,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,615.40x = 568,816,427,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,816,427,242.62/773,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,270.30

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