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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,681.96, 1,162,023.86 and 242,205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,681.96, 1,162,023.86 and 242,205.78 is: 363,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,681.96 : 1,162,023.86 = 242,205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,681.96/1,162,023.86 = 242,205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,681.96x = 1,162,023.86 × 242,205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,681.96x = 281,448,895,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,448,895,389.91/774,681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,308.96

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