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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,472.76, 1,164,759.36 and 244,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,472.76, 1,164,759.36 and 244,016.02 is: 366,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,472.76 : 1,164,759.36 = 244,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,472.76/1,164,759.36 = 244,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,472.76x = 1,164,759.36 × 244,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,472.76x = 284,219,943,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,219,943,284.95/776,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,039.81

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