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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,566.03, 1,161,849.95 and 242,089.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,566.03, 1,161,849.95 and 242,089.85 is: 363,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,566.03 : 1,161,849.95 = 242,089.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,566.03/1,161,849.95 = 242,089.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,566.03x = 1,161,849.95 × 242,089.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,566.03x = 281,272,073,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,272,073,098.31/774,566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,135.05

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