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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,504.94, 1,167,656.96 and 246,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,504.94, 1,167,656.96 and 246,079.79 is: 369,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,504.94 : 1,167,656.96 = 246,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,504.94/1,167,656.96 = 246,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,504.94x = 1,167,656.96 × 246,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,504.94x = 287,336,772,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,336,772,440.16/778,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,087.93

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