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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,245.54, 1,166,015.93 and 271,950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,245.54, 1,166,015.93 and 271,950.12 is: 407,976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,245.54 : 1,166,015.93 = 271,950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,245.54/1,166,015.93 = 271,950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,245.54x = 1,166,015.93 × 271,950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,245.54x = 317,098,170,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,098,170,725.66/777,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,976.83

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