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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,415.10, 1,167,659.10 and 245,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,415.10, 1,167,659.10 and 245,977.80 is: 368,978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,415.10 : 1,167,659.10 = 245,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,415.10/1,167,659.10 = 245,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,415.10x = 1,167,659.10 × 245,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,415.10x = 287,218,216,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,218,216,567.98/778,415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,978.22

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