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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,942.61, 1,168,583.42 and 246,468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,942.61, 1,168,583.42 and 246,468.25 is: 369,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,942.61 : 1,168,583.42 = 246,468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,942.61/1,168,583.42 = 246,468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,942.61x = 1,168,583.42 × 246,468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,942.61x = 288,018,710,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,018,710,506.42/778,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,756.01

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