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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,314.93, 1,162,971.48 and 242,877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,314.93, 1,162,971.48 and 242,877.43 is: 364,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,314.93 : 1,162,971.48 = 242,877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,314.93/1,162,971.48 = 242,877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,314.93x = 1,162,971.48 × 242,877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,314.93x = 282,459,522,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,459,522,229.06/775,314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,315.86

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