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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,428.32, 1,181,330.19 and 254,949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,428.32, 1,181,330.19 and 254,949.51 is: 382,485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,428.32 : 1,181,330.19 = 254,949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,428.32/1,181,330.19 = 254,949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,428.32x = 1,181,330.19 × 254,949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,428.32x = 301,179,553,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,179,553,088.71/787,428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,485.04

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