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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,517.76, 1,175,243.78 and 251,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,517.76, 1,175,243.78 and 251,027 is: 376,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,517.76 : 1,175,243.78 = 251,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,517.76/1,175,243.78 = 251,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,517.76x = 1,175,243.78 × 251,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,517.76x = 295,017,920,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,017,920,362.06/783,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,529.97

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