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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,168.63, 1,179,252.23 and 246,428.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,168.63, 1,179,252.23 and 246,428.79 is: 369,642.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,168.63 : 1,179,252.23 = 246,428.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,168.63/1,179,252.23 = 246,428.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,168.63x = 1,179,252.23 × 246,428.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,168.63x = 290,601,698,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,601,698,911.56/786,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,642.96

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