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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,957.20, 1,163,984.99 and 243,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,957.20, 1,163,984.99 and 243,499.24 is: 365,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,957.20 : 1,163,984.99 = 243,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,957.20/1,163,984.99 = 243,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,957.20x = 1,163,984.99 × 243,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,957.20x = 283,429,460,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,429,460,436.41/775,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,264.30

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