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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,753.56, 1,184,629.38 and 257,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,753.56, 1,184,629.38 and 257,273.72 is: 385,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,753.56 : 1,184,629.38 = 257,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,753.56/1,184,629.38 = 257,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,753.56x = 1,184,629.38 × 257,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,753.56x = 304,774,007,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,774,007,413.89/789,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,910.27

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