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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,561.66, 1,184,218.77 and 257,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,561.66, 1,184,218.77 and 257,079.09 is: 385,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,561.66 : 1,184,218.77 = 257,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,561.66/1,184,218.77 = 257,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,561.66x = 1,184,218.77 × 257,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,561.66x = 304,437,883,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,437,883,752.52/789,561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,578.35

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