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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,185.41, 1,162,986.25 and 270,467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,185.41, 1,162,986.25 and 270,467.63 is: 405,251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,185.41 : 1,162,986.25 = 270,467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,185.41/1,162,986.25 = 270,467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,185.41x = 1,162,986.25 × 270,467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,185.41x = 314,550,134,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,550,134,760.09/776,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,251.28

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