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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,001.16, 1,174,676.76 and 250,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,001.16, 1,174,676.76 and 250,554.16 is: 375,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,001.16 : 1,174,676.76 = 250,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,001.16/1,174,676.76 = 250,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,001.16x = 1,174,676.76 × 250,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,001.16x = 294,320,148,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,320,148,873.32/783,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,887.25

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