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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,031.64, 1,182,213.54 and 255,511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,031.64, 1,182,213.54 and 255,511.16 is: 383,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,031.64 : 1,182,213.54 = 255,511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,031.64/1,182,213.54 = 255,511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,031.64x = 1,182,213.54 × 255,511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,031.64x = 302,068,752,973.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,068,752,973.11/788,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,320.59

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