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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,278.57, 1,181,105.25 and 254,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,278.57, 1,181,105.25 and 254,799.60 is: 382,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,278.57 : 1,181,105.25 = 254,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,278.57/1,181,105.25 = 254,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,278.57x = 1,181,105.25 × 254,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,278.57x = 300,945,145,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,945,145,257.90/787,278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,260.05

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