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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,064.36, 1,159,705.86 and 240,639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,064.36, 1,159,705.86 and 240,639.18 is: 360,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,064.36 : 1,159,705.86 = 240,639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,064.36/1,159,705.86 = 240,639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,064.36x = 1,159,705.86 × 240,639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,064.36x = 279,070,667,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,070,667,191.60/773,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,992.80

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