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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,756.92, 1,177,846.26 and 252,886.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,756.92, 1,177,846.26 and 252,886.36 is: 379,075.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,756.92 : 1,177,846.26 = 252,886.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,756.92/1,177,846.26 = 252,886.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,756.92x = 1,177,846.26 × 252,886.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,756.92x = 297,861,253,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,861,253,331.01/785,756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,075.57

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