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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,820.80, 1,180,231.20 and 254,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,820.80, 1,180,231.20 and 254,723.70 is: 382,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,820.80 : 1,180,231.20 = 254,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,820.80/1,180,231.20 = 254,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,820.80x = 1,180,231.20 × 254,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,820.80x = 300,632,858,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,632,858,119.44/786,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,085.55

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