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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,302.83, 1,165,995.96 and 244,865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,302.83, 1,165,995.96 and 244,865.53 is: 367,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,302.83 : 1,165,995.96 = 244,865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,302.83/1,165,995.96 = 244,865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,302.83x = 1,165,995.96 × 244,865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,302.83x = 285,512,218,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,512,218,723.26/777,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,311.44

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