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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,272.40, 1,179,408.60 and 773,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,272.40, 1,179,408.60 and 773,150.40 is: 1,159,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,272.40 : 1,179,408.60 = 773,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,272.40/1,179,408.60 = 773,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,272.40x = 1,179,408.60 × 773,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,272.40x = 911,860,230,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,860,230,853.44/786,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,725.60

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