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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,007.20, 1,161,010.80 and 455,142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,007.20, 1,161,010.80 and 455,142.60 is: 682,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,007.20 : 1,161,010.80 = 455,142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,007.20/1,161,010.80 = 455,142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,007.20x = 1,161,010.80 × 455,142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,007.20x = 528,425,474,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,425,474,140.08/774,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,713.90

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