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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,341.64, 1,153,895.70 and 270,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,341.64, 1,153,895.70 and 270,589 is: 405,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,341.64 : 1,153,895.70 = 270,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,341.64/1,153,895.70 = 270,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,341.64x = 1,153,895.70 × 270,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,341.64x = 312,231,483,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,231,483,567.30/769,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,842.43

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