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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,373.03, 1,181,246.66 and 254,893.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,373.03, 1,181,246.66 and 254,893.81 is: 382,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,373.03 : 1,181,246.66 = 254,893.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,373.03/1,181,246.66 = 254,893.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,373.03x = 1,181,246.66 × 254,893.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,373.03x = 301,092,461,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,092,461,717.18/787,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,401.29

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