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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,737.08, 1,155,866.58 and 271,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,737.08, 1,155,866.58 and 271,984.44 is: 407,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,737.08 : 1,155,866.58 = 271,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,737.08/1,155,866.58 = 271,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,737.08x = 1,155,866.58 × 271,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,737.08x = 314,377,724,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,377,724,476.02/770,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,892.31

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