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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,429.24, 1,164,761.40 and 243,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,429.24, 1,164,761.40 and 243,900.20 is: 365,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,429.24 : 1,164,761.40 = 243,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,429.24/1,164,761.40 = 243,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,429.24x = 1,164,761.40 × 243,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,429.24x = 284,085,532,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,085,532,588.47/776,429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,887.22

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