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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,097.12, 1,180,797.36 and 254,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,097.12, 1,180,797.36 and 254,750.24 is: 382,174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,097.12 : 1,180,797.36 = 254,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,097.12/1,180,797.36 = 254,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,097.12x = 1,180,797.36 × 254,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,097.12x = 300,808,410,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,808,410,851.37/787,097.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,174.45

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