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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,409.52, 1,161,611.04 and 301,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,409.52, 1,161,611.04 and 301,424.72 is: 452,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,409.52 : 1,161,611.04 = 301,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,409.52/1,161,611.04 = 301,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,409.52x = 1,161,611.04 × 301,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,409.52x = 350,138,282,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,138,282,480.91/774,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,135.82

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