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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,730.62, 1,157,868.09 and 239,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,730.62, 1,157,868.09 and 239,385.66 is: 359,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,730.62 : 1,157,868.09 = 239,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,730.62/1,157,868.09 = 239,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,730.62x = 1,157,868.09 × 239,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,730.62x = 277,177,016,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,177,016,917.59/771,730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,162.91

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