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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,473, 1,168,233.57 and 273,038.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,473, 1,168,233.57 and 273,038.67 is: 409,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,473 : 1,168,233.57 = 273,038.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,473/1,168,233.57 = 273,038.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,473x = 1,168,233.57 × 273,038.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,473x = 318,972,940,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,972,940,202.15/778,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,741.82

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