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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,114.03, 1,182,337.07 and 255,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,114.03, 1,182,337.07 and 255,593.52 is: 383,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,114.03 : 1,182,337.07 = 255,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,114.03/1,182,337.07 = 255,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,114.03x = 1,182,337.07 × 255,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,114.03x = 302,197,692,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,197,692,269.82/788,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,444.12

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