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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,796.09, 1,184,872.40 and 250,085.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,796.09, 1,184,872.40 and 250,085.13 is: 375,184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,796.09 : 1,184,872.40 = 250,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,796.09/1,184,872.40 = 250,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,796.09x = 1,184,872.40 × 250,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,796.09x = 296,318,968,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,318,968,187.41/789,796.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,184.14

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