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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,250.38, 1,161,691.35 and 325,725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,250.38, 1,161,691.35 and 325,725.49 is: 488,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,250.38 : 1,161,691.35 = 325,725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,250.38/1,161,691.35 = 325,725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,250.38x = 1,161,691.35 × 325,725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,250.38x = 378,392,484,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,392,484,207.51/775,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,090.68

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