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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,660.92, 1,179,998.20 and 254,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,660.92, 1,179,998.20 and 254,182 is: 381,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,660.92 : 1,179,998.20 = 254,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,660.92/1,179,998.20 = 254,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,660.92x = 1,179,998.20 × 254,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,660.92x = 299,934,302,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,934,302,472.40/786,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,275.20

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