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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,797.34, 1,184,874.28 and 250,086.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,797.34, 1,184,874.28 and 250,086.38 is: 375,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,797.34 : 1,184,874.28 = 250,086.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,797.34/1,184,874.28 = 250,086.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,797.34x = 1,184,874.28 × 250,086.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,797.34x = 296,320,912,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,320,912,890.72/789,797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,186.01

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