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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,744.90, 1,162,073.58 and 242,203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,744.90, 1,162,073.58 and 242,203.11 is: 363,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,744.90 : 1,162,073.58 = 242,203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,744.90/1,162,073.58 = 242,203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,744.90x = 1,162,073.58 × 242,203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,744.90x = 281,457,835,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,457,835,124.83/774,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,290.98

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