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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,875.67, 1,162,281.27 and 269,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,875.67, 1,162,281.27 and 269,551.08 is: 404,315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,875.67 : 1,162,281.27 = 269,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,875.67/1,162,281.27 = 269,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,875.67x = 1,162,281.27 × 269,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,875.67x = 313,294,171,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,294,171,592.27/774,875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,315.41

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