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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,240.97, 1,162,861.47 and 242,803.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,240.97, 1,162,861.47 and 242,803.67 is: 364,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,240.97 : 1,162,861.47 = 242,803.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,240.97/1,162,861.47 = 242,803.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,240.97x = 1,162,861.47 × 242,803.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,240.97x = 282,347,035,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,347,035,524.75/775,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,205.51

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