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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,292.72, 1,163,390.28 and 325,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,292.72, 1,163,390.28 and 325,981.04 is: 489,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,292.72 : 1,163,390.28 = 325,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,292.72/1,163,390.28 = 325,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,292.72x = 1,163,390.28 × 325,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,292.72x = 379,243,173,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,243,173,400.29/775,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,161.27

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