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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,814.58, 1,162,332.75 and 375,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,814.58, 1,162,332.75 and 375,127.22 is: 562,744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,814.58 : 1,162,332.75 = 375,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,814.58/1,162,332.75 = 375,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,814.58x = 1,162,332.75 × 375,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,814.58x = 436,022,653,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,022,653,222.46/774,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,744.51

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