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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,257.02, 1,170,426 and 247,819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,257.02, 1,170,426 and 247,819.72 is: 371,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,257.02 : 1,170,426 = 247,819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,257.02/1,170,426 = 247,819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,257.02x = 1,170,426 × 247,819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,257.02x = 290,054,643,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,054,643,600.72/780,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,742.43

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