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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,938.58, 1,161,087.87 and 241,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,938.58, 1,161,087.87 and 241,430.90 is: 362,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,938.58 : 1,161,087.87 = 241,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,938.58/1,161,087.87 = 241,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,938.58x = 1,161,087.87 × 241,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,938.58x = 280,322,489,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,322,489,433.18/773,938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,202.50

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