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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,299.83, 1,165,991.46 and 244,862.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,299.83, 1,165,991.46 and 244,862.53 is: 367,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,299.83 : 1,165,991.46 = 244,862.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,299.83/1,165,991.46 = 244,862.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,299.83x = 1,165,991.46 × 244,862.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,299.83x = 285,507,618,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,507,618,853.99/777,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,306.94

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