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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,955.50, 1,180,443.78 and 247,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,955.50, 1,180,443.78 and 247,194.18 is: 370,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,955.50 : 1,180,443.78 = 247,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,955.50/1,180,443.78 = 247,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,955.50x = 1,180,443.78 × 247,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,955.50x = 291,798,832,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,798,832,233.20/786,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,794.58

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