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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,700.47, 1,184,760.72 and 249,967.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,700.47, 1,184,760.72 and 249,967.09 is: 375,017.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,700.47 : 1,184,760.72 = 249,967.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,700.47/1,184,760.72 = 249,967.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,700.47x = 1,184,760.72 × 249,967.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,700.47x = 296,151,189,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,151,189,524.71/789,700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,017.11

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