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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,552.59, 1,161,829.79 and 242,076.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,552.59, 1,161,829.79 and 242,076.41 is: 363,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,552.59 : 1,161,829.79 = 242,076.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,552.59/1,161,829.79 = 242,076.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,552.59x = 1,161,829.79 × 242,076.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,552.59x = 281,251,584,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,251,584,594.25/774,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,114.90

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