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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,591.76, 1,160,124.86 and 268,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,591.76, 1,160,124.86 and 268,034.75 is: 401,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,591.76 : 1,160,124.86 = 268,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,591.76/1,160,124.86 = 268,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,591.76x = 1,160,124.86 × 268,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,591.76x = 310,953,776,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,953,776,818.89/773,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,961.08

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