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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,922.94, 1,160,962.17 and 287,735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,922.94, 1,160,962.17 and 287,735.02 is: 431,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,922.94 : 1,160,962.17 = 287,735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,922.94/1,160,962.17 = 287,735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,922.94x = 1,160,962.17 × 287,735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,922.94x = 334,049,473,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,049,473,204.19/773,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,631.44

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