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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,530.52, 1,181,411.70 and 254,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,530.52, 1,181,411.70 and 254,874.52 is: 382,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,530.52 : 1,181,411.70 = 254,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,530.52/1,181,411.70 = 254,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,530.52x = 1,181,411.70 × 254,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,530.52x = 301,111,739,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,111,739,959.88/787,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,349.30

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