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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,784.08, 1,184,854.48 and 250,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,784.08, 1,184,854.48 and 250,073.14 is: 375,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,784.08 : 1,184,854.48 = 250,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,784.08/1,184,854.48 = 250,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,784.08x = 1,184,854.48 × 250,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,784.08x = 296,300,282,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,300,282,796.91/789,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,166.19

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