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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,063.27, 1,161,967.56 and 242,310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,063.27, 1,161,967.56 and 242,310.07 is: 363,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,063.27 : 1,161,967.56 = 242,310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,063.27/1,161,967.56 = 242,310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,063.27x = 1,161,967.56 × 242,310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,063.27x = 281,556,440,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,556,440,801.33/775,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,268.98

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