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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,853.70, 1,168,389.90 and 246,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,853.70, 1,168,389.90 and 246,319.20 is: 369,513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,853.70 : 1,168,389.90 = 246,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,853.70/1,168,389.90 = 246,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,853.70x = 1,168,389.90 × 246,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,853.70x = 287,796,865,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,796,865,456.08/778,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,513.38

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