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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,696.40, 1,159,118.32 and 240,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,696.40, 1,159,118.32 and 240,074.40 is: 360,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,696.40 : 1,159,118.32 = 240,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,696.40/1,159,118.32 = 240,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,696.40x = 1,159,118.32 × 240,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,696.40x = 278,274,635,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,274,635,203.01/772,696.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,134.50

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