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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,523.96, 1,162,240.65 and 325,210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,523.96, 1,162,240.65 and 325,210.28 is: 488,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,523.96 : 1,162,240.65 = 325,210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,523.96/1,162,240.65 = 325,210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,523.96x = 1,162,240.65 × 325,210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,523.96x = 377,972,601,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,972,601,402.68/774,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,006.34

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