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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,277.80, 1,159,916.70 and 274,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,277.80, 1,159,916.70 and 274,692.20 is: 412,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,277.80 : 1,159,916.70 = 274,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,277.80/1,159,916.70 = 274,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,277.80x = 1,159,916.70 × 274,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,277.80x = 318,620,070,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,620,070,139.74/773,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,038.30

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