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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,033.64, 1,154,815.02 and 271,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,033.64, 1,154,815.02 and 271,281 is: 406,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,033.64 : 1,154,815.02 = 271,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,033.64/1,154,815.02 = 271,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,033.64x = 1,154,815.02 × 271,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,033.64x = 313,279,373,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,279,373,440.62/770,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,838.56

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