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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,184.41, 1,162,984.75 and 270,466.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,184.41, 1,162,984.75 and 270,466.63 is: 405,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,184.41 : 1,162,984.75 = 270,466.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,184.41/1,162,984.75 = 270,466.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,184.41x = 1,162,984.75 × 270,466.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,184.41x = 314,548,567,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,548,567,776.94/776,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,249.79

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