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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,528.68, 1,168,317 and 273,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,528.68, 1,168,317 and 273,094.44 is: 409,825.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,528.68 : 1,168,317 = 273,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,528.68/1,168,317 = 273,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,528.68x = 1,168,317 × 273,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,528.68x = 319,060,876,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,060,876,857.48/778,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,825.46

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