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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,104.88, 1,180,694.07 and 254,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,104.88, 1,180,694.07 and 254,667.58 is: 382,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,104.88 : 1,180,694.07 = 254,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,104.88/1,180,694.07 = 254,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,104.88x = 1,180,694.07 × 254,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,104.88x = 300,684,498,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,684,498,575.52/787,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,013.26

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