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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,024.30, 1,174,711.14 and 250,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,024.30, 1,174,711.14 and 250,577.28 is: 375,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,024.30 : 1,174,711.14 = 250,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,024.30/1,174,711.14 = 250,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,024.30x = 1,174,711.14 × 250,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,024.30x = 294,355,922,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,355,922,246.90/783,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,921.82

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