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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,815.80, 1,157,723.70 and 273,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,815.80, 1,157,723.70 and 273,230.20 is: 409,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,815.80 : 1,157,723.70 = 273,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,815.80/1,157,723.70 = 273,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,815.80x = 1,157,723.70 × 273,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,815.80x = 316,325,078,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,325,078,095.74/771,815.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,845.30

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