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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,785.08, 1,184,855.99 and 250,074.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,785.08, 1,184,855.99 and 250,074.14 is: 375,167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,785.08 : 1,184,855.99 = 250,074.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,785.08/1,184,855.99 = 250,074.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,785.08x = 1,184,855.99 × 250,074.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,785.08x = 296,301,841,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,301,841,472.73/789,785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,167.69

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