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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,979.99, 1,165,468.32 and 244,547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,979.99, 1,165,468.32 and 244,547.55 is: 366,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,979.99 : 1,165,468.32 = 244,547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,979.99/1,165,468.32 = 244,547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,979.99x = 1,165,468.32 × 244,547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,979.99x = 285,012,422,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,012,422,258.62/776,979.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,820.80

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