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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,405.86, 1,181,296.91 and 254,927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,405.86, 1,181,296.91 and 254,927.45 is: 382,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,405.86 : 1,181,296.91 = 254,927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,405.86/1,181,296.91 = 254,927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,405.86x = 1,181,296.91 × 254,927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,405.86x = 301,145,012,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,145,012,549.74/787,405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,452.08

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