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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,279.26, 1,181,106.27 and 254,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,279.26, 1,181,106.27 and 254,800.29 is: 382,261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,279.26 : 1,181,106.27 = 254,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,279.26/1,181,106.27 = 254,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,279.26x = 1,181,106.27 × 254,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,279.26x = 300,946,220,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,946,220,116.82/787,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,261.08

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