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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,735.36, 1,157,646.74 and 239,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,735.36, 1,157,646.74 and 239,332.08 is: 359,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,735.36 : 1,157,646.74 = 239,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,735.36/1,157,646.74 = 239,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,735.36x = 1,157,646.74 × 239,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,735.36x = 277,062,000,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,062,000,992.76/771,735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,011.67

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