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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,417.55, 1,181,314.44 and 254,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,417.55, 1,181,314.44 and 254,939.14 is: 382,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,417.55 : 1,181,314.44 = 254,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,417.55/1,181,314.44 = 254,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,417.55x = 1,181,314.44 × 254,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,417.55x = 301,163,287,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,163,287,403.18/787,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,469.62

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