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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,426.52, 1,175,167.62 and 250,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,426.52, 1,175,167.62 and 250,878.34 is: 376,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,426.52 : 1,175,167.62 = 250,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,426.52/1,175,167.62 = 250,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,426.52x = 1,175,167.62 × 250,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,426.52x = 294,824,101,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,824,101,727.35/783,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,326.43

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