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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,153.60, 1,161,230.48 and 241,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,153.60, 1,161,230.48 and 241,720.24 is: 362,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,153.60 : 1,161,230.48 = 241,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,153.60/1,161,230.48 = 241,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,153.60x = 1,161,230.48 × 241,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,153.60x = 280,692,910,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,692,910,320.92/774,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,580.38

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