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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,746.56, 1,184,623.29 and 250,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,746.56, 1,184,623.29 and 250,005.48 is: 375,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,746.56 : 1,184,623.29 = 250,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,746.56/1,184,623.29 = 250,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,746.56x = 1,184,623.29 × 250,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,746.56x = 296,162,313,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,162,313,610.62/789,746.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,009.31

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