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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,731.17, 1,184,595.82 and 257,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,731.17, 1,184,595.82 and 257,251.34 is: 385,876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,731.17 : 1,184,595.82 = 257,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,731.17/1,184,595.82 = 257,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,731.17x = 1,184,595.82 × 257,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,731.17x = 304,738,862,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,738,862,053.40/789,731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,876.71

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