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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,553.59, 1,161,831.29 and 242,077.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,553.59, 1,161,831.29 and 242,077.41 is: 363,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,553.59 : 1,161,831.29 = 242,077.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,553.59/1,161,831.29 = 242,077.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,553.59x = 1,161,831.29 × 242,077.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,553.59x = 281,253,109,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,253,109,540.16/774,553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,116.40

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