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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,219.80, 1,161,329.16 and 241,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,219.80, 1,161,329.16 and 241,786.46 is: 362,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,219.80 : 1,161,329.16 = 241,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,219.80/1,161,329.16 = 241,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,219.80x = 1,161,329.16 × 241,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,219.80x = 280,793,666,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,793,666,491.17/774,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,679.52

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