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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,069.28, 1,161,976.56 and 242,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,069.28, 1,161,976.56 and 242,316.08 is: 363,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,069.28 : 1,161,976.56 = 242,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,069.28/1,161,976.56 = 242,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,069.28x = 1,161,976.56 × 242,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,069.28x = 281,565,605,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,565,605,071.09/775,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,277.98

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