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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,809.80, 1,157,714.70 and 273,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,809.80, 1,157,714.70 and 273,224.20 is: 409,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,809.80 : 1,157,714.70 = 273,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,809.80/1,157,714.70 = 273,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,809.80x = 1,157,714.70 × 273,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,809.80x = 316,315,672,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,315,672,735.74/771,809.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,836.30

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