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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,198.55, 1,159,830.63 and 240,729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,198.55, 1,159,830.63 and 240,729.66 is: 361,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,198.55 : 1,159,830.63 = 240,729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,198.55/1,159,830.63 = 240,729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,198.55x = 1,159,830.63 × 240,729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,198.55x = 279,205,633,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,205,633,217.49/773,198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,104.70

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