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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,208.26, 1,161,311.96 and 241,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,208.26, 1,161,311.96 and 241,774.92 is: 362,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,208.26 : 1,161,311.96 = 241,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,208.26/1,161,311.96 = 241,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,208.26x = 1,161,311.96 × 241,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,208.26x = 280,776,106,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,776,106,224.04/774,208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,662.25

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