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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,167.13, 1,179,249.98 and 246,427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,167.13, 1,179,249.98 and 246,427.29 is: 369,640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,167.13 : 1,179,249.98 = 246,427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,167.13/1,179,249.98 = 246,427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,167.13x = 1,179,249.98 × 246,427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,167.13x = 290,599,375,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,599,375,571.82/786,167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,640.71

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