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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,695.07, 1,179,717.27 and 246,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,695.07, 1,179,717.27 and 246,771.25 is: 370,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,695.07 : 1,179,717.27 = 246,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,695.07/1,179,717.27 = 246,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,695.07x = 1,179,717.27 × 246,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,695.07x = 291,120,305,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,120,305,364.49/786,695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,054.82

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