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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,023.38, 1,179,264.71 and 253,532.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,023.38, 1,179,264.71 and 253,532.62 is: 380,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,023.38 : 1,179,264.71 = 253,532.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,023.38/1,179,264.71 = 253,532.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,023.38x = 1,179,264.71 × 253,532.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,023.38x = 298,982,071,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,982,071,599.84/786,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,373.00

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