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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,996.85, 1,168,314.84 and 246,418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,996.85, 1,168,314.84 and 246,418.61 is: 369,570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,996.85 : 1,168,314.84 = 246,418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,996.85/1,168,314.84 = 246,418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,996.85x = 1,168,314.84 × 246,418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,996.85x = 287,894,513,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,894,513,073.60/778,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,570.83

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