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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,826, 1,175,799.78 and 244,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,826, 1,175,799.78 and 244,014.48 is: 366,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,826 : 1,175,799.78 = 244,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,826/1,175,799.78 = 244,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,826x = 1,175,799.78 × 244,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,826x = 286,912,171,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,912,171,900.81/783,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,040.64

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