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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,785.58, 1,184,856.74 and 250,074.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,785.58, 1,184,856.74 and 250,074.65 is: 375,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,785.58 : 1,184,856.74 = 250,074.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,785.58/1,184,856.74 = 250,074.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,785.58x = 1,184,856.74 × 250,074.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,785.58x = 296,302,627,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,302,627,380.98/789,785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,168.44

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