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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,113.38, 1,182,336.12 and 255,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,113.38, 1,182,336.12 and 255,592.88 is: 383,443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,113.38 : 1,182,336.12 = 255,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,113.38/1,182,336.12 = 255,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,113.38x = 1,182,336.12 × 255,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,113.38x = 302,196,694,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,196,694,038.83/788,113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,443.17

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