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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,975.45, 1,168,627.20 and 246,550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,975.45, 1,168,627.20 and 246,550.30 is: 369,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,975.45 : 1,168,627.20 = 246,550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,975.45/1,168,627.20 = 246,550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,975.45x = 1,168,627.20 × 246,550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,975.45x = 288,125,386,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,125,386,748.16/778,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,877.36

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