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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,909.40, 1,178,864.10 and 253,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,909.40, 1,178,864.10 and 253,447.80 is: 380,171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,909.40 : 1,178,864.10 = 253,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,909.40/1,178,864.10 = 253,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,909.40x = 1,178,864.10 × 253,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,909.40x = 298,780,512,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,780,512,643.98/785,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,171.70

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