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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,133.72, 1,160,609.66 and 437,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,133.72, 1,160,609.66 and 437,554.44 is: 655,997.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,133.72 : 1,160,609.66 = 437,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,133.72/1,160,609.66 = 437,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,133.72x = 1,160,609.66 × 437,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,133.72x = 507,829,909,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,829,909,839.89/774,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,997.66

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