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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,763.30, 1,159,660.80 and 373,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,763.30, 1,159,660.80 and 373,542.30 is: 559,838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,763.30 : 1,159,660.80 = 373,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,763.30/1,159,660.80 = 373,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,763.30x = 1,159,660.80 × 373,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,763.30x = 433,182,362,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,182,362,451.84/773,763.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,838.34

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