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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,216.25, 1,178,013.72 and 272,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,216.25, 1,178,013.72 and 272,806.80 is: 409,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,216.25 : 1,178,013.72 = 272,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,216.25/1,178,013.72 = 272,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,216.25x = 1,178,013.72 × 272,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,216.25x = 321,370,155,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,370,155,572.31/785,216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,275.99

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