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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,476.86, 1,164,995.52 and 271,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,476.86, 1,164,995.52 and 271,112.28 is: 406,766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,476.86 : 1,164,995.52 = 271,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,476.86/1,164,995.52 = 271,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,476.86x = 1,164,995.52 × 271,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,476.86x = 315,844,591,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,844,591,616.99/776,476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,766.26

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