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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,624.10, 1,184,519.12 and 257,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,624.10, 1,184,519.12 and 257,186.59 is: 385,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,624.10 : 1,184,519.12 = 257,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,624.10/1,184,519.12 = 257,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,624.10x = 1,184,519.12 × 257,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,624.10x = 304,642,433,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,642,433,262.60/789,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,806.91

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