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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,231.44, 1,182,513.24 and 255,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,231.44, 1,182,513.24 and 255,710.92 is: 383,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,231.44 : 1,182,513.24 = 255,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,231.44/1,182,513.24 = 255,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,231.44x = 1,182,513.24 × 255,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,231.44x = 302,381,548,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,381,548,512.58/788,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,620.26

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