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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,435.26, 1,181,340.60 and 254,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,435.26, 1,181,340.60 and 254,956.44 is: 382,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,435.26 : 1,181,340.60 = 254,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,435.26/1,181,340.60 = 254,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,435.26x = 1,181,340.60 × 254,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,435.26x = 301,190,393,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,190,393,803.46/787,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,495.44

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