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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,067.44, 1,174,584.68 and 250,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,067.44, 1,174,584.68 and 250,588.56 is: 375,877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,067.44 : 1,174,584.68 = 250,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,067.44/1,174,584.68 = 250,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,067.44x = 1,174,584.68 × 250,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,067.44x = 294,337,483,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,337,483,559.26/783,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,877.57

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