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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,846.30, 1,168,390.98 and 246,316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,846.30, 1,168,390.98 and 246,316.66 is: 369,513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,846.30 : 1,168,390.98 = 246,316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,846.30/1,168,390.98 = 246,316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,846.30x = 1,168,390.98 × 246,316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,846.30x = 287,794,163,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,794,163,767.73/778,846.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,513.42

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