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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,743.70, 1,166,615.55 and 245,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,743.70, 1,166,615.55 and 245,427.90 is: 368,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,743.70 : 1,166,615.55 = 245,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,743.70/1,166,615.55 = 245,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,743.70x = 1,166,615.55 × 245,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,743.70x = 286,320,004,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,320,004,543.85/777,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,141.85

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