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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,966.34, 1,161,041.85 and 374,319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,966.34, 1,161,041.85 and 374,319.94 is: 561,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,966.34 : 1,161,041.85 = 374,319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,966.34/1,161,041.85 = 374,319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,966.34x = 1,161,041.85 × 374,319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,966.34x = 434,601,119,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,601,119,454.03/773,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,524.57

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