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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,842.62, 1,162,275.64 and 295,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,842.62, 1,162,275.64 and 295,097 is: 442,649.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,842.62 : 1,162,275.64 = 295,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,842.62/1,162,275.64 = 295,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,842.62x = 1,162,275.64 × 295,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,842.62x = 342,984,054,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,984,054,537.08/774,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,649.96

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