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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,585.09, 1,179,549.59 and 246,702.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,585.09, 1,179,549.59 and 246,702.27 is: 369,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,585.09 : 1,179,549.59 = 246,702.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,585.09/1,179,549.59 = 246,702.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,585.09x = 1,179,549.59 × 246,702.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,585.09x = 290,997,560,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,997,560,197.06/786,585.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,950.52

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