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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,219.62, 1,160,018.60 and 474,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,219.62, 1,160,018.60 and 474,073.32 is: 710,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,219.62 : 1,160,018.60 = 474,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,219.62/1,160,018.60 = 474,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,219.62x = 1,160,018.60 × 474,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,219.62x = 549,933,868,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,933,868,963.75/774,219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,307.33

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