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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,208.93, 1,183,855.65 and 249,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,208.93, 1,183,855.65 and 249,424.14 is: 374,149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,208.93 : 1,183,855.65 = 249,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,208.93/1,183,855.65 = 249,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,208.93x = 1,183,855.65 × 249,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,208.93x = 295,282,177,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,282,177,385.39/789,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,149.57

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