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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,281.80, 1,159,922.70 and 274,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,281.80, 1,159,922.70 and 274,696.20 is: 412,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,281.80 : 1,159,922.70 = 274,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,281.80/1,159,922.70 = 274,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,281.80x = 1,159,922.70 × 274,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,281.80x = 318,626,357,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,626,357,983.74/773,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,044.30

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