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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,851.91, 1,160,746.66 and 394,764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,851.91, 1,160,746.66 and 394,764.33 is: 592,130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,851.91 : 1,160,746.66 = 394,764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,851.91/1,160,746.66 = 394,764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,851.91x = 1,160,746.66 × 394,764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,851.91x = 458,221,377,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,221,377,534.64/773,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,130.58

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