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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,158.77, 1,182,404.38 and 255,638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,158.77, 1,182,404.38 and 255,638.44 is: 383,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,158.77 : 1,182,404.38 = 255,638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,158.77/1,182,404.38 = 255,638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,158.77x = 1,182,404.38 × 255,638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,158.77x = 302,268,011,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,268,011,152.37/788,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,511.57

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