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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,276.19, 1,181,101.68 and 254,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,276.19, 1,181,101.68 and 254,797.22 is: 382,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,276.19 : 1,181,101.68 = 254,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,276.19/1,181,101.68 = 254,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,276.19x = 1,181,101.68 × 254,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,276.19x = 300,941,424,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,941,424,601.33/787,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,256.48

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