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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,158.80, 1,181,946.60 and 255,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,158.80, 1,181,946.60 and 255,697.20 is: 383,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,158.80 : 1,181,946.60 = 255,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,158.80/1,181,946.60 = 255,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,158.80x = 1,181,946.60 × 255,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,158.80x = 302,220,436,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,220,436,169.52/788,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,451.20

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