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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,592.39, 1,183,227.57 and 256,276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,592.39, 1,183,227.57 and 256,276.59 is: 384,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,592.39 : 1,183,227.57 = 256,276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,592.39/1,183,227.57 = 256,276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,592.39x = 1,183,227.57 × 256,276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,592.39x = 303,233,526,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,233,526,833.59/788,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,525.05

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