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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,844.10, 1,159,266.15 and 274,143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,844.10, 1,159,266.15 and 274,143.30 is: 411,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,844.10 : 1,159,266.15 = 274,143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,844.10/1,159,266.15 = 274,143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,844.10x = 1,159,266.15 × 274,143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,844.10x = 317,805,047,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,805,047,939.30/772,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,214.95

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