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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,762.01, 1,168,135.22 and 246,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,762.01, 1,168,135.22 and 246,283.13 is: 369,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,762.01 : 1,168,135.22 = 246,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,762.01/1,168,135.22 = 246,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,762.01x = 1,168,135.22 × 246,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,762.01x = 287,691,992,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,691,992,404.16/778,762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,422.22

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