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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,756.56, 1,184,633.90 and 257,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,756.56, 1,184,633.90 and 257,276.72 is: 385,914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,756.56 : 1,184,633.90 = 257,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,756.56/1,184,633.90 = 257,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,756.56x = 1,184,633.90 × 257,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,756.56x = 304,778,724,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,778,724,192.81/789,756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,914.77

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