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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,763.01, 1,168,136.72 and 246,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,763.01, 1,168,136.72 and 246,284.13 is: 369,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,763.01 : 1,168,136.72 = 246,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,763.01/1,168,136.72 = 246,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,763.01x = 1,168,136.72 × 246,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,763.01x = 287,693,535,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,693,535,806.25/778,763.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,423.73

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