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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,153.54, 1,174,877.33 and 250,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,153.54, 1,174,877.33 and 250,531.56 is: 375,844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,153.54 : 1,174,877.33 = 250,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,153.54/1,174,877.33 = 250,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,153.54x = 1,174,877.33 × 250,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,153.54x = 294,343,849,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,343,849,040.88/783,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,844.37

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