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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,906.40, 1,178,859.60 and 253,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,906.40, 1,178,859.60 and 253,444.80 is: 380,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,906.40 : 1,178,859.60 = 253,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,906.40/1,178,859.60 = 253,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,906.40x = 1,178,859.60 × 253,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,906.40x = 298,775,835,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,775,835,550.08/785,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,167.20

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