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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,143.08, 1,161,214.72 and 241,709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,143.08, 1,161,214.72 and 241,709.72 is: 362,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,143.08 : 1,161,214.72 = 241,709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,143.08/1,161,214.72 = 241,709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,143.08x = 1,161,214.72 × 241,709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,143.08x = 280,676,878,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,676,878,420.73/774,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,564.60

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