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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,350.07, 1,159,870.73 and 260,965.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,350.07, 1,159,870.73 and 260,965.13 is: 391,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,350.07 : 1,159,870.73 = 260,965.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,350.07/1,159,870.73 = 260,965.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,350.07x = 1,159,870.73 × 260,965.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,350.07x = 302,685,808,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,685,808,733.47/773,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,395.59

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