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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,827, 1,175,801.28 and 244,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,827, 1,175,801.28 and 244,015.48 is: 366,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,827 : 1,175,801.28 = 244,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,827/1,175,801.28 = 244,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,827x = 1,175,801.28 × 244,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,827x = 286,913,713,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,913,713,723.81/783,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,042.14

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