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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,074.56, 1,179,341.28 and 253,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,074.56, 1,179,341.28 and 253,584.64 is: 380,450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,074.56 : 1,179,341.28 = 253,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,074.56/1,179,341.28 = 253,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,074.56x = 1,179,341.28 × 253,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,074.56x = 299,062,833,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,062,833,925.94/786,074.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,450.98

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