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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,904.10, 1,168,878.60 and 273,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,904.10, 1,168,878.60 and 273,464.10 is: 410,379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,904.10 : 1,168,878.60 = 273,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,904.10/1,168,878.60 = 273,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,904.10x = 1,168,878.60 × 273,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,904.10x = 319,646,334,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,646,334,358.26/778,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,379.58

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