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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,535.90, 1,162,258.56 and 325,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,535.90, 1,162,258.56 and 325,222.24 is: 488,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,535.90 : 1,162,258.56 = 325,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,535.90/1,162,258.56 = 325,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,535.90x = 1,162,258.56 × 325,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,535.90x = 377,992,332,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,992,332,342.37/774,535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,024.29

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