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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,108.76, 1,182,329.18 and 255,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,108.76, 1,182,329.18 and 255,588.26 is: 383,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,108.76 : 1,182,329.18 = 255,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,108.76/1,182,329.18 = 255,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,108.76x = 1,182,329.18 × 255,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,108.76x = 302,189,457,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,189,457,863.43/788,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,436.24

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