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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,426.88, 1,181,328.04 and 254,948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,426.88, 1,181,328.04 and 254,948.07 is: 382,482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,426.88 : 1,181,328.04 = 254,948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,426.88/1,181,328.04 = 254,948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,426.88x = 1,181,328.04 × 254,948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,426.88x = 301,177,296,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,177,296,653.50/787,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,482.87

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