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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,044.42, 1,180,772.80 and 247,278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,044.42, 1,180,772.80 and 247,278.89 is: 370,983.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,044.42 : 1,180,772.80 = 247,278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,044.42/1,180,772.80 = 247,278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,044.42x = 1,180,772.80 × 247,278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,044.42x = 291,980,186,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,980,186,417.21/787,044.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,983.11

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