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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,279.39, 1,181,106.46 and 254,800.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,279.39, 1,181,106.46 and 254,800.42 is: 382,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,279.39 : 1,181,106.46 = 254,800.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,279.39/1,181,106.46 = 254,800.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,279.39x = 1,181,106.46 × 254,800.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,279.39x = 300,946,419,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,946,419,438.45/787,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,261.27

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