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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,260, 1,162,889.96 and 242,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,260, 1,162,889.96 and 242,822.68 is: 364,234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,260 : 1,162,889.96 = 242,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,260/1,162,889.96 = 242,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,260x = 1,162,889.96 × 242,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,260x = 282,376,056,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,376,056,632.29/775,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,234.01

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