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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,363, 1,161,588.24 and 275,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,363, 1,161,588.24 and 275,727 is: 413,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,363 : 1,161,588.24 = 275,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,363/1,161,588.24 = 275,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,363x = 1,161,588.24 × 275,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,363x = 320,281,240,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281,240,650.48/774,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,606.07

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