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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,150.09, 1,161,225.23 and 241,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,150.09, 1,161,225.23 and 241,716.72 is: 362,575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,150.09 : 1,161,225.23 = 241,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,150.09/1,161,225.23 = 241,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,150.09x = 1,161,225.23 × 241,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,150.09x = 280,687,553,776.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,687,553,776.85/774,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,575.11

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