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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,944.02, 1,180,531.95 and 254,288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,944.02, 1,180,531.95 and 254,288.02 is: 381,469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,944.02 : 1,180,531.95 = 254,288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,944.02/1,180,531.95 = 254,288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,944.02x = 1,180,531.95 × 254,288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,944.02x = 300,195,132,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,195,132,112.24/786,944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,469.49

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