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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,766.40, 1,181,649.60 and 255,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,766.40, 1,181,649.60 and 255,304.80 is: 382,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,766.40 : 1,181,649.60 = 255,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,766.40/1,181,649.60 = 255,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,766.40x = 1,181,649.60 × 255,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,766.40x = 301,680,814,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,680,814,798.08/787,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,957.20

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