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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,195.52, 1,161,292.82 and 241,762.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,195.52, 1,161,292.82 and 241,762.17 is: 362,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,195.52 : 1,161,292.82 = 241,762.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,195.52/1,161,292.82 = 241,762.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,195.52x = 1,161,292.82 × 241,762.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,195.52x = 280,756,665,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,756,665,757.75/774,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,643.10

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