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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,207.94, 1,182,477.96 and 255,687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,207.94, 1,182,477.96 and 255,687.39 is: 383,584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,207.94 : 1,182,477.96 = 255,687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,207.94/1,182,477.96 = 255,687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,207.94x = 1,182,477.96 × 255,687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,207.94x = 302,344,703,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,344,703,324.92/788,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,584.95

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