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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,636.56, 1,165,004.88 and 244,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,636.56, 1,165,004.88 and 244,178.20 is: 366,283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,636.56 : 1,165,004.88 = 244,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,636.56/1,165,004.88 = 244,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,636.56x = 1,165,004.88 × 244,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,636.56x = 284,468,794,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,468,794,589.62/776,636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,283.03

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