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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,460.16, 1,181,362.53 and 255,035.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,460.16, 1,181,362.53 and 255,035.01 is: 382,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,460.16 : 1,181,362.53 = 255,035.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,460.16/1,181,362.53 = 255,035.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,460.16x = 1,181,362.53 × 255,035.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,460.16x = 301,288,804,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,288,804,652.18/787,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,608.31

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