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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,858.10, 1,168,809.60 and 273,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,858.10, 1,168,809.60 and 273,418.10 is: 410,310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,858.10 : 1,168,809.60 = 273,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,858.10/1,168,809.60 = 273,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,858.10x = 1,168,809.60 × 273,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,858.10x = 319,573,700,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,573,700,093.76/778,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,310.56

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