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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,023.20, 1,174,612.32 and 250,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,023.20, 1,174,612.32 and 250,410.40 is: 375,640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,023.20 : 1,174,612.32 = 250,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,023.20/1,174,612.32 = 250,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,023.20x = 1,174,612.32 × 250,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,023.20x = 294,135,140,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,135,140,896.13/783,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,640.39

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