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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,806.40, 1,181,461.73 and 255,203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,806.40, 1,181,461.73 and 255,203.86 is: 382,725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,806.40 : 1,181,461.73 = 255,203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,806.40/1,181,461.73 = 255,203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,806.40x = 1,181,461.73 × 255,203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,806.40x = 301,513,593,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,513,593,938.28/787,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,725.49

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