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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,944.24, 1,168,623.36 and 246,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,944.24, 1,168,623.36 and 246,474.72 is: 369,777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,944.24 : 1,168,623.36 = 246,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,944.24/1,168,623.36 = 246,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,944.24x = 1,168,623.36 × 246,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,944.24x = 288,036,115,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,036,115,441.46/778,944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,777.58

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