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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,586.09, 1,179,551.08 and 246,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,586.09, 1,179,551.08 and 246,703.27 is: 369,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,586.09 : 1,179,551.08 = 246,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,586.09/1,179,551.08 = 246,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,586.09x = 1,179,551.08 × 246,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,586.09x = 290,999,108,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,999,108,568.03/786,586.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,952.01

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