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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,932.84, 1,166,899.44 and 245,495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,932.84, 1,166,899.44 and 245,495.36 is: 368,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,932.84 : 1,166,899.44 = 245,495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,932.84/1,166,899.44 = 245,495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,932.84x = 1,166,899.44 × 245,495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,932.84x = 286,468,398,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,468,398,106.60/777,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,243.10

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