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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,009.16, 1,174,688.76 and 250,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,009.16, 1,174,688.76 and 250,562.16 is: 375,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,009.16 : 1,174,688.76 = 250,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,009.16/1,174,688.76 = 250,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,009.16x = 1,174,688.76 × 250,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,009.16x = 294,332,553,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,332,553,033.32/783,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,899.25

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