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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,441.92, 1,184,308.93 and 249,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,441.92, 1,184,308.93 and 249,834 is: 374,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,441.92 : 1,184,308.93 = 249,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,441.92/1,184,308.93 = 249,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,441.92x = 1,184,308.93 × 249,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,441.92x = 295,880,637,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,880,637,217.62/789,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,797.22

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