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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,631.03, 1,160,618.76 and 254,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,631.03, 1,160,618.76 and 254,329.72 is: 381,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,631.03 : 1,160,618.76 = 254,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,631.03/1,160,618.76 = 254,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,631.03x = 1,160,618.76 × 254,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,631.03x = 295,179,847,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,179,847,884.48/773,631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,551.20

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