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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,274.43, 1,181,099.06 and 254,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,274.43, 1,181,099.06 and 254,795.46 is: 382,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,274.43 : 1,181,099.06 = 254,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,274.43/1,181,099.06 = 254,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,274.43x = 1,181,099.06 × 254,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,274.43x = 300,938,681,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,938,681,453.41/787,274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,253.85

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