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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,142.82, 1,161,214.34 and 241,709.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,142.82, 1,161,214.34 and 241,709.46 is: 362,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,142.82 : 1,161,214.34 = 241,709.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,142.82/1,161,214.34 = 241,709.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,142.82x = 1,161,214.34 × 241,709.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,142.82x = 280,676,491,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,676,491,065.66/774,142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,564.22

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