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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,694.07, 1,179,715.77 and 246,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,694.07, 1,179,715.77 and 246,770.25 is: 370,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,694.07 : 1,179,715.77 = 246,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,694.07/1,179,715.77 = 246,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,694.07x = 1,179,715.77 × 246,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,694.07x = 291,118,755,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,118,755,491.84/786,694.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,053.32

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