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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,786.33, 1,184,857.86 and 250,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,786.33, 1,184,857.86 and 250,075.40 is: 375,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,786.33 : 1,184,857.86 = 250,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,786.33/1,184,857.86 = 250,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,786.33x = 1,184,857.86 × 250,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,786.33x = 296,303,797,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,303,797,358.36/789,786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,169.57

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