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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,501.94, 1,167,652.46 and 246,076.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,501.94, 1,167,652.46 and 246,076.79 is: 369,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,501.94 : 1,167,652.46 = 246,076.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,501.94/1,167,652.46 = 246,076.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,501.94x = 1,167,652.46 × 246,076.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,501.94x = 287,332,163,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,332,163,969.33/778,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,083.43

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