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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,637.68, 1,157,610.24 and 239,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,637.68, 1,157,610.24 and 239,322.24 is: 359,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,637.68 : 1,157,610.24 = 239,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,637.68/1,157,610.24 = 239,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,637.68x = 1,157,610.24 × 239,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,637.68x = 277,041,875,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,041,875,683.74/771,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,031.04

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