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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,446.37, 1,179,665.91 and 246,742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,446.37, 1,179,665.91 and 246,742.16 is: 370,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,446.37 : 1,179,665.91 = 246,742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,446.37/1,179,665.91 = 246,742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,446.37x = 1,179,665.91 × 246,742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,446.37x = 291,073,308,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,073,308,813.44/786,446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,112.09

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