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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,717.08, 1,168,190.64 and 246,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,717.08, 1,168,190.64 and 246,117.24 is: 369,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,717.08 : 1,168,190.64 = 246,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,717.08/1,168,190.64 = 246,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,717.08x = 1,168,190.64 × 246,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,717.08x = 287,511,856,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,511,856,110.63/778,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,212.21

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