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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,817.80, 1,180,226.70 and 254,720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,817.80, 1,180,226.70 and 254,720.70 is: 382,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,817.80 : 1,180,226.70 = 254,720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,817.80/1,180,226.70 = 254,720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,817.80x = 1,180,226.70 × 254,720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,817.80x = 300,628,171,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,628,171,182.69/786,817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,081.05

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