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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,366.30, 1,161,462.33 and 268,834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,366.30, 1,161,462.33 and 268,834.14 is: 403,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,366.30 : 1,161,462.33 = 268,834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,366.30/1,161,462.33 = 268,834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,366.30x = 1,161,462.33 × 268,834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,366.30x = 312,240,726,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,240,726,627.95/774,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,220.96

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