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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,579.83, 1,167,768.77 and 246,154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,579.83, 1,167,768.77 and 246,154.59 is: 369,199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,579.83 : 1,167,768.77 = 246,154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,579.83/1,167,768.77 = 246,154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,579.83x = 1,167,768.77 × 246,154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,579.83x = 287,451,641,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,451,641,563.38/778,579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,199.96

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