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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,093.54, 1,180,677.20 and 254,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,093.54, 1,180,677.20 and 254,656.24 is: 381,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,093.54 : 1,180,677.20 = 254,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,093.54/1,180,677.20 = 254,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,093.54x = 1,180,677.20 × 254,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,093.54x = 300,666,812,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,666,812,180.75/787,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,996.29

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