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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,011.55, 1,174,692.02 and 250,564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,011.55, 1,174,692.02 and 250,564.53 is: 375,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,011.55 : 1,174,692.02 = 250,564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,011.55/1,174,692.02 = 250,564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,011.55x = 1,174,692.02 × 250,564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,011.55x = 294,336,152,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,336,152,633.23/783,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,902.70

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