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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,514.76, 1,175,239.28 and 251,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,514.76, 1,175,239.28 and 251,024 is: 376,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,514.76 : 1,175,239.28 = 251,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,514.76/1,175,239.28 = 251,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,514.76x = 1,175,239.28 × 251,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,514.76x = 295,013,265,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,013,265,022.72/783,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,525.47

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