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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,813.14, 1,168,285.32 and 246,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,813.14, 1,168,285.32 and 246,322.38 is: 369,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,813.14 : 1,168,285.32 = 246,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,813.14/1,168,285.32 = 246,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,813.14x = 1,168,285.32 × 246,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,813.14x = 287,774,820,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,774,820,541.46/778,813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,504.32

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