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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,187.41, 1,162,989.24 and 270,469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,187.41, 1,162,989.24 and 270,469.64 is: 405,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,187.41 : 1,162,989.24 = 270,469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,187.41/1,162,989.24 = 270,469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,187.41x = 1,162,989.24 × 270,469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,187.41x = 314,553,275,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,553,275,251.73/776,187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,254.29

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