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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,552.25, 1,184,204.72 and 257,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,552.25, 1,184,204.72 and 257,069.69 is: 385,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,552.25 : 1,184,204.72 = 257,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,552.25/1,184,204.72 = 257,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,552.25x = 1,184,204.72 × 257,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,552.25x = 304,423,143,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,423,143,870.12/789,552.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,564.28

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