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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,987.80, 1,180,481.70 and 254,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,987.80, 1,180,481.70 and 254,890.70 is: 382,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,987.80 : 1,180,481.70 = 254,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,987.80/1,180,481.70 = 254,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,987.80x = 1,180,481.70 × 254,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,987.80x = 300,893,806,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,893,806,850.19/786,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,336.05

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