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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,529.52, 1,181,410.20 and 254,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,529.52, 1,181,410.20 and 254,873.52 is: 382,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,529.52 : 1,181,410.20 = 254,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,529.52/1,181,410.20 = 254,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,529.52x = 1,181,410.20 × 254,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,529.52x = 301,110,176,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,110,176,237.90/787,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,347.80

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