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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,459.43, 1,181,361.40 and 255,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,459.43, 1,181,361.40 and 255,034.28 is: 382,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,459.43 : 1,181,361.40 = 255,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,459.43/1,181,361.40 = 255,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,459.43x = 1,181,361.40 × 255,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,459.43x = 301,287,648,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,287,648,161.99/787,459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,607.20

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