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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,911.32, 1,179,097.02 and 253,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,911.32, 1,179,097.02 and 253,421.64 is: 380,206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,911.32 : 1,179,097.02 = 253,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,911.32/1,179,097.02 = 253,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,911.32x = 1,179,097.02 × 253,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,911.32x = 298,808,700,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,808,700,527.51/785,911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,206.64

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