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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,579.58, 1,167,768.39 and 246,154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,579.58, 1,167,768.39 and 246,154.34 is: 369,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,579.58 : 1,167,768.39 = 246,154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,579.58/1,167,768.39 = 246,154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,579.58x = 1,167,768.39 × 246,154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,579.58x = 287,451,257,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,451,257,313.31/778,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,199.58

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