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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,597.89, 1,183,235.82 and 256,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,597.89, 1,183,235.82 and 256,282.09 is: 384,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,597.89 : 1,183,235.82 = 256,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,597.89/1,183,235.82 = 256,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,597.89x = 1,183,235.82 × 256,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,597.89x = 303,242,148,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,242,148,912.46/788,597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,533.30

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