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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,168.44, 1,173,379.56 and 242,298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,168.44, 1,173,379.56 and 242,298.58 is: 363,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,168.44 : 1,173,379.56 = 242,298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,168.44/1,173,379.56 = 242,298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,168.44x = 1,173,379.56 × 242,298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,168.44x = 284,308,201,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,308,201,189.03/782,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,487.18

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