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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,901.91, 1,168,395.39 and 246,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,901.91, 1,168,395.39 and 246,383.34 is: 369,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,901.91 : 1,168,395.39 = 246,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,901.91/1,168,395.39 = 246,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,901.91x = 1,168,395.39 × 246,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,901.91x = 287,873,158,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,873,158,628.80/778,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,588.46

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