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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,977.60, 1,159,466.40 and 274,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,977.60, 1,159,466.40 and 274,276.80 is: 411,415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,977.60 : 1,159,466.40 = 274,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,977.60/1,159,466.40 = 274,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,977.60x = 1,159,466.40 × 274,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,977.60x = 318,014,733,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,014,733,899.52/772,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,415.20

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