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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,791.06, 1,184,685.14 and 257,311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,791.06, 1,184,685.14 and 257,311.46 is: 385,966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,791.06 : 1,184,685.14 = 257,311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,791.06/1,184,685.14 = 257,311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,791.06x = 1,184,685.14 × 257,311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,791.06x = 304,833,057,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,833,057,733.56/789,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,966.71

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