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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,219.16, 1,168,945.58 and 273,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,219.16, 1,168,945.58 and 273,691 is: 410,577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,219.16 : 1,168,945.58 = 273,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,219.16/1,168,945.58 = 273,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,219.16x = 1,168,945.58 × 273,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,219.16x = 319,929,884,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,929,884,735.78/779,219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,577.54

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