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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,746.04, 1,184,618.13 and 257,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,746.04, 1,184,618.13 and 257,266.20 is: 385,899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,746.04 : 1,184,618.13 = 257,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,746.04/1,184,618.13 = 257,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,746.04x = 1,184,618.13 × 257,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,746.04x = 304,762,204,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,762,204,756.21/789,746.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,899.00

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