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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,136.40, 1,180,704.60 and 254,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,136.40, 1,180,704.60 and 254,674.80 is: 382,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,136.40 : 1,180,704.60 = 254,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,136.40/1,180,704.60 = 254,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,136.40x = 1,180,704.60 × 254,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,136.40x = 300,695,707,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,695,707,864.08/787,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,012.20

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