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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,635.01, 1,162,083.69 and 242,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,635.01, 1,162,083.69 and 242,051.28 is: 363,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,635.01 : 1,162,083.69 = 242,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,635.01/1,162,083.69 = 242,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,635.01x = 1,162,083.69 × 242,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,635.01x = 281,283,844,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,283,844,631.62/774,635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,117.91

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