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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,800.44, 1,180,200.66 and 254,321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,800.44, 1,180,200.66 and 254,321.47 is: 381,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,800.44 : 1,180,200.66 = 254,321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,800.44/1,180,200.66 = 254,321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,800.44x = 1,180,200.66 × 254,321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,800.44x = 300,150,366,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,150,366,746.17/786,800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,482.21

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