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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,636.73, 1,160,469.43 and 268,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,636.73, 1,160,469.43 and 268,214.18 is: 402,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,636.73 : 1,160,469.43 = 268,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,636.73/1,160,469.43 = 268,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,636.73x = 1,160,469.43 × 268,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,636.73x = 311,254,355,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,254,355,241.45/773,636.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,326.24

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