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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,567.84, 1,162,306.50 and 325,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,567.84, 1,162,306.50 and 325,254.12 is: 488,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,567.84 : 1,162,306.50 = 325,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,567.84/1,162,306.50 = 325,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,567.84x = 1,162,306.50 × 325,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,567.84x = 378,044,977,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,044,977,827.78/774,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,072.13

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