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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,186.24, 1,161,166.72 and 241,583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,186.24, 1,161,166.72 and 241,583.36 is: 362,339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,186.24 : 1,161,166.72 = 241,583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,186.24/1,161,166.72 = 241,583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,186.24x = 1,161,166.72 × 241,583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,186.24x = 280,518,557,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,518,557,737.78/774,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,339.89

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