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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,149.60, 1,161,224.48 and 241,716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,149.60, 1,161,224.48 and 241,716.22 is: 362,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,149.60 : 1,161,224.48 = 241,716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,149.60/1,161,224.48 = 241,716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,149.60x = 1,161,224.48 × 241,716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,149.60x = 280,686,791,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,686,791,877.07/774,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,574.35

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