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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,593.89, 1,183,229.82 and 256,278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,593.89, 1,183,229.82 and 256,278.09 is: 384,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,593.89 : 1,183,229.82 = 256,278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,593.89/1,183,229.82 = 256,278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,593.89x = 1,183,229.82 × 256,278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,593.89x = 303,235,878,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,235,878,300.64/788,593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,527.30

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