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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,902.24, 1,162,364.97 and 295,156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,902.24, 1,162,364.97 and 295,156.45 is: 442,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,902.24 : 1,162,364.97 = 295,156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,902.24/1,162,364.97 = 295,156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,902.24x = 1,162,364.97 × 295,156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,902.24x = 343,079,515,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,079,515,243.64/774,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,739.10

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