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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,804.90, 1,181,459.49 and 255,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,804.90, 1,181,459.49 and 255,202.36 is: 382,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,804.90 : 1,181,459.49 = 255,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,804.90/1,181,459.49 = 255,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,804.90x = 1,181,459.49 × 255,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,804.90x = 301,511,246,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,511,246,181.74/787,804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,723.24

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