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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,109.25, 1,182,329.93 and 255,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,109.25, 1,182,329.93 and 255,588.76 is: 383,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,109.25 : 1,182,329.93 = 255,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,109.25/1,182,329.93 = 255,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,109.25x = 1,182,329.93 × 255,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,109.25x = 302,190,240,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,190,240,719.59/788,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,436.99

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