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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,209.93, 1,183,857.15 and 249,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,209.93, 1,183,857.15 and 249,425.14 is: 374,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,209.93 : 1,183,857.15 = 249,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,209.93/1,183,857.15 = 249,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,209.93x = 1,183,857.15 × 249,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,209.93x = 295,283,735,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,283,735,378.75/789,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,151.06

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