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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,302.33, 1,162,953.80 and 242,864.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,302.33, 1,162,953.80 and 242,864.73 is: 364,297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,302.33 : 1,162,953.80 = 242,864.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,302.33/1,162,953.80 = 242,864.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,302.33x = 1,162,953.80 × 242,864.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,302.33x = 282,440,453,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,440,453,610.38/775,302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,297.18

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