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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,288.29, 1,165,821.71 and 244,795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,288.29, 1,165,821.71 and 244,795.47 is: 367,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,288.29 : 1,165,821.71 = 244,795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,288.29/1,165,821.71 = 244,795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,288.29x = 1,165,821.71 × 244,795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,288.29x = 285,387,872,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,387,872,211.68/777,288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,158.33

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