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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,853.70, 1,165,280.55 and 244,537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,853.70, 1,165,280.55 and 244,537.90 is: 366,806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,853.70 : 1,165,280.55 = 244,537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,853.70/1,165,280.55 = 244,537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,853.70x = 1,165,280.55 × 244,537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,853.70x = 284,955,258,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,955,258,607.85/776,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,806.85

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