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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,152.60, 1,161,229 and 241,719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,152.60, 1,161,229 and 241,719.24 is: 362,578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,152.60 : 1,161,229 = 241,719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,152.60/1,161,229 = 241,719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,152.60x = 1,161,229 × 241,719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,152.60x = 280,691,391,345.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,691,391,345.96/774,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,578.89

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