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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,572.20, 1,180,031.10 and 254,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,572.20, 1,180,031.10 and 254,002.60 is: 381,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,572.20 : 1,180,031.10 = 254,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,572.20/1,180,031.10 = 254,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,572.20x = 1,180,031.10 × 254,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,572.20x = 299,730,967,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,730,967,480.86/786,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,059.70

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