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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,418.77, 1,182,902.60 and 248,758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,418.77, 1,182,902.60 and 248,758.38 is: 373,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,418.77 : 1,182,902.60 = 248,758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,418.77/1,182,902.60 = 248,758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,418.77x = 1,182,902.60 × 248,758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,418.77x = 294,256,935,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,256,935,095.68/788,418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,224.16

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