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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,427.00, 1,181,328.23 and 254,948.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,427.00, 1,181,328.23 and 254,948.19 is: 382,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,427.00 : 1,181,328.23 = 254,948.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,427.00/1,181,328.23 = 254,948.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,427.00x = 1,181,328.23 × 254,948.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,427.00x = 301,177,492,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,177,492,759.66/787,427.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,483.06

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