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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,879.62, 1,168,841.30 and 273,442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,879.62, 1,168,841.30 and 273,442.10 is: 410,346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,879.62 : 1,168,841.30 = 273,442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,879.62/1,168,841.30 = 273,442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,879.62x = 1,168,841.30 × 273,442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,879.62x = 319,610,412,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,610,412,427.31/778,879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,346.35

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