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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,144.17, 1,174,863.26 and 250,522.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,144.17, 1,174,863.26 and 250,522.19 is: 375,830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,144.17 : 1,174,863.26 = 250,522.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,144.17/1,174,863.26 = 250,522.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,144.17x = 1,174,863.26 × 250,522.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,144.17x = 294,329,311,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,329,311,597.73/783,144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,830.31

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