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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,051.40, 1,178,493.90 and 253,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,051.40, 1,178,493.90 and 253,265.80 is: 379,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,051.40 : 1,178,493.90 = 253,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,051.40/1,178,493.90 = 253,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,051.40x = 1,178,493.90 × 253,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,051.40x = 298,472,200,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,472,200,378.62/786,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,710.79

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