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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,951.44, 1,175,348.28 and 251,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,951.44, 1,175,348.28 and 251,164.24 is: 376,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,951.44 : 1,175,348.28 = 251,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,951.44/1,175,348.28 = 251,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,951.44x = 1,175,348.28 × 251,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,951.44x = 295,205,457,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,205,457,481.51/783,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,560.90

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