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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,191.42, 1,174,959.35 and 250,766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,191.42, 1,174,959.35 and 250,766.27 is: 376,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,191.42 : 1,174,959.35 = 250,766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,191.42/1,174,959.35 = 250,766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,191.42x = 1,174,959.35 × 250,766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,191.42x = 294,640,173,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,640,173,601.13/783,191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,204.55

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