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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,669.34, 1,167,997.12 and 246,190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,669.34, 1,167,997.12 and 246,190.73 is: 369,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,669.34 : 1,167,997.12 = 246,190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,669.34/1,167,997.12 = 246,190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,669.34x = 1,167,997.12 × 246,190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,669.34x = 287,550,057,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,550,057,155.24/778,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,283.91

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