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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,166.12, 1,160,950.62 and 300,789.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,166.12, 1,160,950.62 and 300,789.16 is: 451,067.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,166.12 : 1,160,950.62 = 300,789.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,166.12/1,160,950.62 = 300,789.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,166.12x = 1,160,950.62 × 300,789.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,166.12x = 349,201,361,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,201,361,791.28/774,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,067.74

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