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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,185.91, 1,162,986.99 and 270,468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,185.91, 1,162,986.99 and 270,468.14 is: 405,252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,185.91 : 1,162,986.99 = 270,468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,185.91/1,162,986.99 = 270,468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,185.91x = 1,162,986.99 × 270,468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,185.91x = 314,550,922,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,550,922,214.56/776,185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,252.04

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