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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,916.32, 1,179,104.52 and 253,426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,916.32, 1,179,104.52 and 253,426.64 is: 380,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,916.32 : 1,179,104.52 = 253,426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,916.32/1,179,104.52 = 253,426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,916.32x = 1,179,104.52 × 253,426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,916.32x = 298,816,496,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,816,496,712.41/785,916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,214.14

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