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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,214.46, 1,176,210.36 and 251,666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,214.46, 1,176,210.36 and 251,666.46 is: 377,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,214.46 : 1,176,210.36 = 251,666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,214.46/1,176,210.36 = 251,666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,214.46x = 1,176,210.36 × 251,666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,214.46x = 296,012,697,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,012,697,516.53/784,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,463.96

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