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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,145.61, 1,174,865.42 and 250,523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,145.61, 1,174,865.42 and 250,523.63 is: 375,832.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,145.61 : 1,174,865.42 = 250,523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,145.61/1,174,865.42 = 250,523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,145.61x = 1,174,865.42 × 250,523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,145.61x = 294,331,543,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,331,543,905.55/783,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,832.47

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