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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,002.16, 1,174,678.26 and 250,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,002.16, 1,174,678.26 and 250,555.16 is: 375,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,002.16 : 1,174,678.26 = 250,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,002.16/1,174,678.26 = 250,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,002.16x = 1,174,678.26 × 250,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,002.16x = 294,321,699,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,321,699,382.82/783,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,888.75

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