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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,593.39, 1,183,229.07 and 256,277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,593.39, 1,183,229.07 and 256,277.59 is: 384,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,593.39 : 1,183,229.07 = 256,277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,593.39/1,183,229.07 = 256,277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,593.39x = 1,183,229.07 × 256,277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,593.39x = 303,235,094,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,235,094,477.54/788,593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,526.55

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