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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,252.49, 1,168,881.98 and 247,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,252.49, 1,168,881.98 and 247,147.29 is: 370,721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,252.49 : 1,168,881.98 = 247,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,252.49/1,168,881.98 = 247,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,252.49x = 1,168,881.98 × 247,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,252.49x = 288,886,012,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,886,012,451.10/779,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,721.96

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