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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,944.86, 1,182,090.04 and 255,519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,944.86, 1,182,090.04 and 255,519.72 is: 383,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,944.86 : 1,182,090.04 = 255,519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,944.86/1,182,090.04 = 255,519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,944.86x = 1,182,090.04 × 255,519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,944.86x = 302,047,316,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,047,316,035.59/787,944.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,335.60

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