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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,927, 1,162,576.80 and 269,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,927, 1,162,576.80 and 269,414.10 is: 404,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,927 : 1,162,576.80 = 269,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,927/1,162,576.80 = 269,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,927x = 1,162,576.80 × 269,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,927x = 313,214,582,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,214,582,252.88/774,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,185.92

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