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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,256.32, 1,160,932.50 and 300,388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,256.32, 1,160,932.50 and 300,388.10 is: 450,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,256.32 : 1,160,932.50 = 300,388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,256.32/1,160,932.50 = 300,388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,256.32x = 1,160,932.50 × 300,388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,256.32x = 348,730,302,098.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,730,302,098.59/774,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,406.79

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