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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,211.13, 1,183,858.96 and 249,426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,211.13, 1,183,858.96 and 249,426.35 is: 374,152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,211.13 : 1,183,858.96 = 249,426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,211.13/1,183,858.96 = 249,426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,211.13x = 1,183,858.96 × 249,426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,211.13x = 295,285,616,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,285,616,347.95/789,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,152.88

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