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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,080.40, 1,179,350.28 and 253,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,080.40, 1,179,350.28 and 253,589.68 is: 380,458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,080.40 : 1,179,350.28 = 253,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,080.40/1,179,350.28 = 253,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,080.40x = 1,179,350.28 × 253,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,080.40x = 299,071,060,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,071,060,113.11/786,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,458.61

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