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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,032.49, 1,174,472.76 and 250,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,032.49, 1,174,472.76 and 250,410.51 is: 375,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,032.49 : 1,174,472.76 = 250,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,032.49/1,174,472.76 = 250,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,032.49x = 1,174,472.76 × 250,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,032.49x = 294,100,322,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,100,322,812.71/783,032.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,591.47

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