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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,334.39, 1,166,158.32 and 328,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,334.39, 1,166,158.32 and 328,055.74 is: 492,149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,334.39 : 1,166,158.32 = 328,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,334.39/1,166,158.32 = 328,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,334.39x = 1,166,158.32 × 328,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,334.39x = 382,564,930,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,564,930,624.76/777,334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,149.76

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