Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,583.08, 1,167,773.64 and 246,157.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 778,583.08, 1,167,773.64 and 246,157.84 is: 369,204.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,583.08 : 1,167,773.64 = 246,157.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,583.08/1,167,773.64 = 246,157.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,583.08x = 1,167,773.64 × 246,157.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,583.08x = 287,456,636,831.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,456,636,831.34/778,583.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,204.83
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