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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,091.02, 1,179,283.14 and 253,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,091.02, 1,179,283.14 and 253,556.52 is: 380,382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,091.02 : 1,179,283.14 = 253,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,091.02/1,179,283.14 = 253,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,091.02x = 1,179,283.14 × 253,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,091.02x = 299,014,929,073.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,014,929,073.07/786,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,382.07

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