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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,040.64, 1,174,736 and 250,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,040.64, 1,174,736 and 250,593.60 is: 375,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,040.64 : 1,174,736 = 250,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,040.64/1,174,736 = 250,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,040.64x = 1,174,736 × 250,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,040.64x = 294,381,323,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,381,323,289.60/783,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,946.42

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