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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,696.07, 1,179,718.77 and 246,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,696.07, 1,179,718.77 and 246,772.25 is: 370,056.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,696.07 : 1,179,718.77 = 246,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,696.07/1,179,718.77 = 246,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,696.07x = 1,179,718.77 × 246,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,696.07x = 291,121,855,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,121,855,240.13/786,696.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,056.32

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