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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,099.55, 1,180,686.20 and 254,662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,099.55, 1,180,686.20 and 254,662.25 is: 382,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,099.55 : 1,180,686.20 = 254,662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,099.55/1,180,686.20 = 254,662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,099.55x = 1,180,686.20 × 254,662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,099.55x = 300,676,197,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,676,197,059.21/787,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,005.30

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