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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,416.42, 1,181,312.76 and 254,938.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,416.42, 1,181,312.76 and 254,938.02 is: 382,467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,416.42 : 1,181,312.76 = 254,938.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,416.42/1,181,312.76 = 254,938.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,416.42x = 1,181,312.76 × 254,938.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,416.42x = 301,161,536,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,161,536,035.14/787,416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,467.94

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