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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,014.74, 1,174,697.07 and 250,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,014.74, 1,174,697.07 and 250,567.72 is: 375,907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,014.74 : 1,174,697.07 = 250,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,014.74/1,174,697.07 = 250,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,014.74x = 1,174,697.07 × 250,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,014.74x = 294,341,166,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,341,166,520.58/783,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,907.57

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