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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,753.80, 1,180,130.70 and 254,656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,753.80, 1,180,130.70 and 254,656.70 is: 381,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,753.80 : 1,180,130.70 = 254,656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,753.80/1,180,130.70 = 254,656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,753.80x = 1,180,130.70 × 254,656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,753.80x = 300,528,189,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,528,189,630.69/786,753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,985.05

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