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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,516.76, 1,175,242.28 and 251,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,516.76, 1,175,242.28 and 251,026 is: 376,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,516.76 : 1,175,242.28 = 251,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,516.76/1,175,242.28 = 251,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,516.76x = 1,175,242.28 × 251,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,516.76x = 295,016,368,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,016,368,579.28/783,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,528.47

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