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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,842.91, 1,162,276.04 and 295,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,842.91, 1,162,276.04 and 295,097.24 is: 442,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,842.91 : 1,162,276.04 = 295,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,842.91/1,162,276.04 = 295,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,842.91x = 1,162,276.04 × 295,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,842.91x = 342,984,444,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,984,444,235.26/774,842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,650.30

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