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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,643.32, 1,173,907.58 and 250,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,643.32, 1,173,907.58 and 250,021.34 is: 375,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,643.32 : 1,173,907.58 = 250,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,643.32/1,173,907.58 = 250,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,643.32x = 1,173,907.58 × 250,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,643.32x = 293,501,946,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,501,946,187.76/782,643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,013.67

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