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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,236.40, 1,161,501.48 and 268,777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,236.40, 1,161,501.48 and 268,777.68 is: 403,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,236.40 : 1,161,501.48 = 268,777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,236.40/1,161,501.48 = 268,777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,236.40x = 1,161,501.48 × 268,777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,236.40x = 312,185,673,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,185,673,110.97/774,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,217.51

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