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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,074.34, 1,159,720.90 and 240,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,074.34, 1,159,720.90 and 240,649.18 is: 361,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,074.34 : 1,159,720.90 = 240,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,074.34/1,159,720.90 = 240,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,074.34x = 1,159,720.90 × 240,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,074.34x = 279,085,883,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,085,883,613.86/773,074.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,007.82

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