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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,307.22, 1,181,148.24 and 254,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,307.22, 1,181,148.24 and 254,828.20 is: 382,302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,307.22 : 1,181,148.24 = 254,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,307.22/1,181,148.24 = 254,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,307.22x = 1,181,148.24 × 254,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,307.22x = 300,989,879,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,989,879,932.37/787,307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,302.96

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