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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,305.44, 1,159,912 and 240,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,305.44, 1,159,912 and 240,751.52 is: 361,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,305.44 : 1,159,912 = 240,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,305.44/1,159,912 = 240,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,305.44x = 1,159,912 × 240,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,305.44x = 279,250,577,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,250,577,066.24/773,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,112.91

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