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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,732.72, 1,157,642.82 and 239,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,732.72, 1,157,642.82 and 239,329.44 is: 359,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,732.72 : 1,157,642.82 = 239,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,732.72/1,157,642.82 = 239,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,732.72x = 1,157,642.82 × 239,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,732.72x = 277,058,007,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,058,007,830.62/771,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,007.72

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