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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,173.61, 1,161,264.33 and 241,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,173.61, 1,161,264.33 and 241,650 is: 362,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,173.61 : 1,161,264.33 = 241,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,173.61/1,161,264.33 = 241,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,173.61x = 1,161,264.33 × 241,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,173.61x = 280,619,525,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,619,525,344.50/774,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,476.22

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