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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,029.40, 1,179,273.70 and 253,538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,029.40, 1,179,273.70 and 253,538.64 is: 380,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,029.40 : 1,179,273.70 = 253,538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,029.40/1,179,273.70 = 253,538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,029.40x = 1,179,273.70 × 253,538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,029.40x = 298,991,450,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,991,450,085.77/786,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,382.02

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