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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,976.58, 1,159,544.32 and 267,536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,976.58, 1,159,544.32 and 267,536.74 is: 401,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,976.58 : 1,159,544.32 = 267,536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,976.58/1,159,544.32 = 267,536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,976.58x = 1,159,544.32 × 267,536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,976.58x = 310,220,702,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,220,702,854.04/772,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,332.60

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