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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,798.34, 1,184,875.78 and 250,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,798.34, 1,184,875.78 and 250,087.38 is: 375,187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,798.34 : 1,184,875.78 = 250,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,798.34/1,184,875.78 = 250,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,798.34x = 1,184,875.78 × 250,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,798.34x = 296,322,479,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,322,479,445.66/789,798.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,187.52

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