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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,336.70, 1,162,243.85 and 475,401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,336.70, 1,162,243.85 and 475,401.13 is: 713,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,336.70 : 1,162,243.85 = 475,401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,336.70/1,162,243.85 = 475,401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,336.70x = 1,162,243.85 × 475,401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,336.70x = 552,532,039,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,532,039,625.55/774,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,555.28

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