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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,008.80, 1,180,513.20 and 254,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,008.80, 1,180,513.20 and 254,911.70 is: 382,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,008.80 : 1,180,513.20 = 254,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,008.80/1,180,513.20 = 254,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,008.80x = 1,180,513.20 × 254,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,008.80x = 300,926,626,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,926,626,684.44/787,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,367.55

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