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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,958, 1,180,447.53 and 247,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,958, 1,180,447.53 and 247,196.68 is: 370,798.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,958 : 1,180,447.53 = 247,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,958/1,180,447.53 = 247,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,958x = 1,180,447.53 × 247,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,958x = 291,802,710,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,802,710,330.20/786,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,798.33

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