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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,046.44, 1,179,069.03 and 253,567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,046.44, 1,179,069.03 and 253,567.44 is: 380,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,046.44 : 1,179,069.03 = 253,567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,046.44/1,179,069.03 = 253,567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,046.44x = 1,179,069.03 × 253,567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,046.44x = 298,973,515,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,973,515,520.38/786,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,350.96

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