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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,289.02, 1,174,943.78 and 250,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,289.02, 1,174,943.78 and 250,810 is: 376,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,289.02 : 1,174,943.78 = 250,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,289.02/1,174,943.78 = 250,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,289.02x = 1,174,943.78 × 250,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,289.02x = 294,687,649,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,687,649,461.80/783,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,218.28

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