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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,421.05, 1,166,470.41 and 272,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,421.05, 1,166,470.41 and 272,344.34 is: 408,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,421.05 : 1,166,470.41 = 272,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,421.05/1,166,470.41 = 272,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,421.05x = 1,166,470.41 × 272,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,421.05x = 317,681,613,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,681,613,940.98/777,421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,635.21

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