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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,012.80, 1,174,693.90 and 250,565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,012.80, 1,174,693.90 and 250,565.78 is: 375,904.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,012.80 : 1,174,693.90 = 250,565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,012.80/1,174,693.90 = 250,565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,012.80x = 1,174,693.90 × 250,565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,012.80x = 294,338,093,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,338,093,314.74/783,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,904.57

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