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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,068.83, 1,159,712.64 and 240,643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,068.83, 1,159,712.64 and 240,643.68 is: 360,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,068.83 : 1,159,712.64 = 240,643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,068.83/1,159,712.64 = 240,643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,068.83x = 1,159,712.64 × 240,643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,068.83x = 279,077,517,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,077,517,432.12/773,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,999.57

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