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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,741.62, 1,160,543.63 and 268,291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,741.62, 1,160,543.63 and 268,291.29 is: 402,413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,741.62 : 1,160,543.63 = 268,291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,741.62/1,160,543.63 = 268,291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,741.62x = 1,160,543.63 × 268,291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,741.62x = 311,363,747,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,363,747,593.98/773,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,413.08

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