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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,001.74, 1,174,677.37 and 250,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,001.74, 1,174,677.37 and 250,554.72 is: 375,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,001.74 : 1,174,677.37 = 250,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,001.74/1,174,677.37 = 250,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,001.74x = 1,174,677.37 × 250,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,001.74x = 294,320,959,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,320,959,530.69/783,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,888.00

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