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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,729.68, 1,165,547.40 and 327,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,729.68, 1,165,547.40 and 327,423.04 is: 491,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,729.68 : 1,165,547.40 = 327,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,729.68/1,165,547.40 = 327,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,729.68x = 1,165,547.40 × 327,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,729.68x = 381,627,072,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,627,072,972.10/776,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,325.47

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