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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,222.04, 1,183,844 and 256,745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,222.04, 1,183,844 and 256,745.84 is: 385,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,222.04 : 1,183,844 = 256,745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,222.04/1,183,844 = 256,745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,222.04x = 1,183,844 × 256,745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,222.04x = 303,947,022,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,947,022,208.96/789,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,122.32

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