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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,508.38, 1,175,229.73 and 251,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,508.38, 1,175,229.73 and 251,017.62 is: 376,515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,508.38 : 1,175,229.73 = 251,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,508.38/1,175,229.73 = 251,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,508.38x = 1,175,229.73 × 251,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,508.38x = 295,003,368,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,003,368,522.76/783,508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,515.91

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