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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,427.13, 1,181,328.42 and 254,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,427.13, 1,181,328.42 and 254,948.32 is: 382,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,427.13 : 1,181,328.42 = 254,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,427.13/1,181,328.42 = 254,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,427.13x = 1,181,328.42 × 254,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,427.13x = 301,177,688,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,177,688,865.87/787,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,483.25

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