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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,022.80, 1,165,534.20 and 461,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,022.80, 1,165,534.20 and 461,317.20 is: 691,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,022.80 : 1,165,534.20 = 461,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,022.80/1,165,534.20 = 461,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,022.80x = 1,165,534.20 × 461,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,022.80x = 537,680,973,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,680,973,648.24/777,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,975.80

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