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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,935.32, 1,166,435.86 and 304,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,935.32, 1,166,435.86 and 304,056.12 is: 455,901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,935.32 : 1,166,435.86 = 304,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,935.32/1,166,435.86 = 304,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,935.32x = 1,166,435.86 × 304,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,935.32x = 354,661,961,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,661,961,820.46/777,935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,901.61

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