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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,087.05, 1,181,707.75 and 248,242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,087.05, 1,181,707.75 and 248,242.51 is: 372,230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,087.05 : 1,181,707.75 = 248,242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,087.05/1,181,707.75 = 248,242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,087.05x = 1,181,707.75 × 248,242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,087.05x = 293,350,097,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,350,097,946.45/788,087.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,230.58

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