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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,017.92, 1,155,158.40 and 237,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,017.92, 1,155,158.40 and 237,528.96 is: 356,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,017.92 : 1,155,158.40 = 237,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,017.92/1,155,158.40 = 237,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,017.92x = 1,155,158.40 × 237,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,017.92x = 274,383,573,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,383,573,387.26/770,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,334.01

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