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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,256.90, 1,161,120.54 and 294,368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,256.90, 1,161,120.54 and 294,368.98 is: 441,452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,256.90 : 1,161,120.54 = 294,368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,256.90/1,161,120.54 = 294,368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,256.90x = 1,161,120.54 × 294,368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,256.90x = 341,797,869,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,797,869,016.85/774,256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,452.79

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