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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,107.38, 1,182,327.12 and 255,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,107.38, 1,182,327.12 and 255,586.88 is: 383,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,107.38 : 1,182,327.12 = 255,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,107.38/1,182,327.12 = 255,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,107.38x = 1,182,327.12 × 255,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,107.38x = 302,187,303,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,187,303,215.46/788,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,434.18

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