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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,554.60, 1,161,832.80 and 242,078.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,554.60, 1,161,832.80 and 242,078.42 is: 363,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,554.60 : 1,161,832.80 = 242,078.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,554.60/1,161,832.80 = 242,078.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,554.60x = 1,161,832.80 × 242,078.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,554.60x = 281,254,648,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,254,648,528.18/774,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,117.91

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