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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,714.98, 1,168,065.24 and 246,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,714.98, 1,168,065.24 and 246,236.34 is: 369,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,714.98 : 1,168,065.24 = 246,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,714.98/1,168,065.24 = 246,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,714.98x = 1,168,065.24 × 246,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,714.98x = 287,620,109,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,620,109,578.82/778,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,352.22

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