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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,327.56, 1,181,017.80 and 254,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,327.56, 1,181,017.80 and 254,853 is: 382,288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,327.56 : 1,181,017.80 = 254,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,327.56/1,181,017.80 = 254,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,327.56x = 1,181,017.80 × 254,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,327.56x = 300,985,929,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,985,929,383.40/787,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,288.06

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