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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,274.81, 1,181,099.62 and 254,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,274.81, 1,181,099.62 and 254,795.84 is: 382,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,274.81 : 1,181,099.62 = 254,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,274.81/1,181,099.62 = 254,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,274.81x = 1,181,099.62 × 254,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,274.81x = 300,939,269,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,939,269,801.58/787,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,254.41

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