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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,204.19, 1,182,472.34 and 255,683.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,204.19, 1,182,472.34 and 255,683.64 is: 383,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,204.19 : 1,182,472.34 = 255,683.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,204.19/1,182,472.34 = 255,683.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,204.19x = 1,182,472.34 × 255,683.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,204.19x = 302,338,830,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,338,830,812.10/788,204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,579.32

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