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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,926.56, 1,174,474.08 and 250,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,926.56, 1,174,474.08 and 250,257.60 is: 375,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,926.56 : 1,174,474.08 = 250,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,926.56/1,174,474.08 = 250,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,926.56x = 1,174,474.08 × 250,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,926.56x = 293,921,064,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,921,064,523.01/782,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,413.33

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