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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,028.65, 1,182,209.03 and 255,508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,028.65, 1,182,209.03 and 255,508.15 is: 383,316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,028.65 : 1,182,209.03 = 255,508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,028.65/1,182,209.03 = 255,508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,028.65x = 1,182,209.03 × 255,508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,028.65x = 302,064,042,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,064,042,168.60/788,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,316.07

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