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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,400.03, 1,178,205.75 and 252,792.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,400.03, 1,178,205.75 and 252,792.63 is: 379,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,400.03 : 1,178,205.75 = 252,792.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,400.03/1,178,205.75 = 252,792.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,400.03x = 1,178,205.75 × 252,792.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,400.03x = 297,841,730,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,841,730,223.62/785,400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,222.97

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