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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,470.16, 1,173,767.88 and 250,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,470.16, 1,173,767.88 and 250,066.88 is: 375,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,470.16 : 1,173,767.88 = 250,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,470.16/1,173,767.88 = 250,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,470.16x = 1,173,767.88 × 250,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,470.16x = 293,520,471,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,520,471,595.81/782,470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,120.34

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