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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,972.78, 1,175,848.46 and 251,424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,972.78, 1,175,848.46 and 251,424.62 is: 377,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,972.78 : 1,175,848.46 = 251,424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,972.78/1,175,848.46 = 251,424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,972.78x = 1,175,848.46 × 251,424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,972.78x = 295,637,252,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,637,252,233.09/783,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,101.42

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