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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,999.16, 1,174,673.78 and 250,552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,999.16, 1,174,673.78 and 250,552.14 is: 375,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,999.16 : 1,174,673.78 = 250,552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,999.16/1,174,673.78 = 250,552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,999.16x = 1,174,673.78 × 250,552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,999.16x = 294,317,029,380.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,317,029,380.89/782,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,884.22

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