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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,429.01, 1,181,331.23 and 254,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,429.01, 1,181,331.23 and 254,950.19 is: 382,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,429.01 : 1,181,331.23 = 254,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,429.01/1,181,331.23 = 254,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,429.01x = 1,181,331.23 × 254,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,429.01x = 301,180,620,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,180,620,266.68/787,429.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,486.06

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