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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,156.62, 1,182,401.08 and 255,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,156.62, 1,182,401.08 and 255,636.24 is: 383,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,156.62 : 1,182,401.08 = 255,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,156.62/1,182,401.08 = 255,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,156.62x = 1,182,401.08 × 255,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,156.62x = 302,264,566,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,264,566,263.14/788,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,508.25

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