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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,730.28, 1,168,239.60 and 246,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,730.28, 1,168,239.60 and 246,385.32 is: 369,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,730.28 : 1,168,239.60 = 246,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,730.28/1,168,239.60 = 246,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,730.28x = 1,168,239.60 × 246,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,730.28x = 287,837,087,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,837,087,682.67/778,730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,623.60

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