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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,943.61, 1,168,584.92 and 246,469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,943.61, 1,168,584.92 and 246,469.25 is: 369,757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,943.61 : 1,168,584.92 = 246,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,943.61/1,168,584.92 = 246,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,943.61x = 1,168,584.92 × 246,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,943.61x = 288,020,248,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,020,248,793.71/778,943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,757.51

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