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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,950.56, 1,181,951.76 and 255,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,950.56, 1,181,951.76 and 255,476 is: 383,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,950.56 : 1,181,951.76 = 255,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,950.56/1,181,951.76 = 255,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,950.56x = 1,181,951.76 × 255,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,950.56x = 301,960,307,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,960,307,837.76/787,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,222.40

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