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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,001.16, 1,174,676.78 and 250,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,001.16, 1,174,676.78 and 250,554.14 is: 375,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,001.16 : 1,174,676.78 = 250,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,001.16/1,174,676.78 = 250,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,001.16x = 1,174,676.78 × 250,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,001.16x = 294,320,130,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,320,130,390.87/783,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,887.22

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