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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,246.72, 1,162,870.10 and 242,809.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,246.72, 1,162,870.10 and 242,809.42 is: 364,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,246.72 : 1,162,870.10 = 242,809.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,246.72/1,162,870.10 = 242,809.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,246.72x = 1,162,870.10 × 242,809.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,246.72x = 282,355,814,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,355,814,516.34/775,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,214.14

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