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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,337.92, 1,161,578.68 and 301,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,337.92, 1,161,578.68 and 301,059.20 is: 451,616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,337.92 : 1,161,578.68 = 301,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,337.92/1,161,578.68 = 301,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,337.92x = 1,161,578.68 × 301,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,337.92x = 349,703,948,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,703,948,137.86/774,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,616.72

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