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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,036.64, 1,154,819.52 and 271,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,036.64, 1,154,819.52 and 271,284 is: 406,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,036.64 : 1,154,819.52 = 271,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,036.64/1,154,819.52 = 271,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,036.64x = 1,154,819.52 × 271,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,036.64x = 313,284,058,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,284,058,663.68/770,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,843.05

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