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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,002.08, 1,174,580.88 and 250,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,002.08, 1,174,580.88 and 250,389.28 is: 375,608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,002.08 : 1,174,580.88 = 250,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,002.08/1,174,580.88 = 250,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,002.08x = 1,174,580.88 × 250,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,002.08x = 294,102,460,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,102,460,844.97/783,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,608.79

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