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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,660.04, 1,174,516.26 and 277,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,660.04, 1,174,516.26 and 277,219.32 is: 416,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,660.04 : 1,174,516.26 = 277,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,660.04/1,174,516.26 = 277,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,660.04x = 1,174,516.26 × 277,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,660.04x = 325,598,598,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,598,598,926.14/782,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,015.36

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