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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,580.51, 1,161,423.80 and 300,712.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,580.51, 1,161,423.80 and 300,712.29 is: 450,894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,580.51 : 1,161,423.80 = 300,712.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,580.51/1,161,423.80 = 300,712.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,580.51x = 1,161,423.80 × 300,712.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,580.51x = 349,254,410,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,254,410,558.50/774,580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,894.91

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