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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,989.39, 1,168,367.14 and 246,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,989.39, 1,168,367.14 and 246,441.22 is: 369,624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,989.39 : 1,168,367.14 = 246,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,989.39/1,168,367.14 = 246,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,989.39x = 1,168,367.14 × 246,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,989.39x = 287,933,822,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,933,822,157.31/778,989.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,624.83

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