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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,097, 1,149,145.50 and 240,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,097, 1,149,145.50 and 240,785 is: 361,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,097 : 1,149,145.50 = 240,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,097/1,149,145.50 = 240,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,097x = 1,149,145.50 × 240,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,097x = 276,696,999,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,696,999,217.50/766,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,177.50

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