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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,421.84, 1,175,160.60 and 250,873.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,421.84, 1,175,160.60 and 250,873.66 is: 376,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,421.84 : 1,175,160.60 = 250,873.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,421.84/1,175,160.60 = 250,873.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,421.84x = 1,175,160.60 × 250,873.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,421.84x = 294,816,840,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,816,840,809.80/783,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,319.41

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