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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,532.76, 1,160,968.50 and 374,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,532.76, 1,160,968.50 and 374,623.40 is: 561,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,532.76 : 1,160,968.50 = 374,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,532.76/1,160,968.50 = 374,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,532.76x = 1,160,968.50 × 374,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,532.76x = 434,925,966,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,925,966,762.90/774,532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,533.34

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