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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,853.20, 1,165,279.80 and 244,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,853.20, 1,165,279.80 and 244,537.40 is: 366,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,853.20 : 1,165,279.80 = 244,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,853.20/1,165,279.80 = 244,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,853.20x = 1,165,279.80 × 244,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,853.20x = 284,954,492,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,954,492,564.52/776,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,806.10

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