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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,208.53, 1,183,823.73 and 256,732.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,208.53, 1,183,823.73 and 256,732.35 is: 385,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,208.53 : 1,183,823.73 = 256,732.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,208.53/1,183,823.73 = 256,732.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,208.53x = 1,183,823.73 × 256,732.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,208.53x = 303,925,848,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,925,848,188.67/789,208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,102.08

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