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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,984.13, 1,179,205.83 and 253,493.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,984.13, 1,179,205.83 and 253,493.37 is: 380,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,984.13 : 1,179,205.83 = 253,493.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,984.13/1,179,205.83 = 253,493.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,984.13x = 1,179,205.83 × 253,493.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,984.13x = 298,920,859,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,920,859,770.35/785,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,314.12

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