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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,235.72, 1,159,575.48 and 267,659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,235.72, 1,159,575.48 and 267,659.64 is: 401,393.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,235.72 : 1,159,575.48 = 267,659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,235.72/1,159,575.48 = 267,659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,235.72x = 1,159,575.48 × 267,659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,235.72x = 310,371,555,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,371,555,529.63/773,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,393.19

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