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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,901.60, 1,168,230.90 and 246,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,901.60, 1,168,230.90 and 246,553.40 is: 369,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,901.60 : 1,168,230.90 = 246,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,901.60/1,168,230.90 = 246,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,901.60x = 1,168,230.90 × 246,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,901.60x = 288,031,300,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,031,300,380.06/778,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,791.64

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