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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,941.61, 1,168,581.92 and 246,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,941.61, 1,168,581.92 and 246,467.25 is: 369,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,941.61 : 1,168,581.92 = 246,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,941.61/1,168,581.92 = 246,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,941.61x = 1,168,581.92 × 246,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,941.61x = 288,017,170,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,017,170,989.78/778,941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,754.51

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