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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,724.21, 1,157,630.06 and 239,320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,724.21, 1,157,630.06 and 239,320.93 is: 358,994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,724.21 : 1,157,630.06 = 239,320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,724.21/1,157,630.06 = 239,320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,724.21x = 1,157,630.06 × 239,320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,724.21x = 277,045,102,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,045,102,555.16/771,724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,994.96

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