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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,011.05, 1,174,691.27 and 250,564.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,011.05, 1,174,691.27 and 250,564.03 is: 375,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,011.05 : 1,174,691.27 = 250,564.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,011.05/1,174,691.27 = 250,564.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,011.05x = 1,174,691.27 × 250,564.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,011.05x = 294,335,377,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,335,377,364.20/783,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,901.95

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