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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,399.96, 1,162,537.80 and 242,631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,399.96, 1,162,537.80 and 242,631.64 is: 363,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,399.96 : 1,162,537.80 = 242,631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,399.96/1,162,537.80 = 242,631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,399.96x = 1,162,537.80 × 242,631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,399.96x = 282,068,452,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,068,452,975.99/775,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,771.56

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