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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,552.96, 1,162,284 and 325,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,552.96, 1,162,284 and 325,239.12 is: 488,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,552.96 : 1,162,284 = 325,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,552.96/1,162,284 = 325,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,552.96x = 1,162,284 × 325,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,552.96x = 378,020,225,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,020,225,350.08/774,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,049.55

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