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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,028.37, 1,167,042.56 and 245,923.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,028.37, 1,167,042.56 and 245,923.11 is: 368,884.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,028.37 : 1,167,042.56 = 245,923.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,028.37/1,167,042.56 = 245,923.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,028.37x = 1,167,042.56 × 245,923.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,028.37x = 287,002,734,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,002,734,627.95/778,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,884.67

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