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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,893.06, 1,159,535.82 and 240,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,893.06, 1,159,535.82 and 240,418.10 is: 360,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,893.06 : 1,159,535.82 = 240,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,893.06/1,159,535.82 = 240,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,893.06x = 1,159,535.82 × 240,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,893.06x = 278,773,398,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,773,398,726.34/772,893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,688.19

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