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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,571.20, 1,180,029.60 and 254,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,571.20, 1,180,029.60 and 254,001.60 is: 381,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,571.20 : 1,180,029.60 = 254,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,571.20/1,180,029.60 = 254,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,571.20x = 1,180,029.60 × 254,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,571.20x = 299,729,406,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,729,406,447.36/786,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,058.20

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