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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,892.96, 1,179,699.13 and 246,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,892.96, 1,179,699.13 and 246,871.63 is: 370,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,892.96 : 1,179,699.13 = 246,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,892.96/1,179,699.13 = 246,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,892.96x = 1,179,699.13 × 246,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,892.96x = 291,234,247,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,234,247,132.68/786,892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,106.56

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