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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,186.97, 1,155,391.16 and 237,753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,186.97, 1,155,391.16 and 237,753.59 is: 356,664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,186.97 : 1,155,391.16 = 237,753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,186.97/1,155,391.16 = 237,753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,186.97x = 1,155,391.16 × 237,753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,186.97x = 274,698,389,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,698,389,178.54/770,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,664.55

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