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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,003, 1,174,679.25 and 250,555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,003, 1,174,679.25 and 250,555.98 is: 375,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,003 : 1,174,679.25 = 250,555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,003/1,174,679.25 = 250,555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,003x = 1,174,679.25 × 250,555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,003x = 294,322,910,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,322,910,669.42/783,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,889.89

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