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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,798.47, 1,184,875.97 and 250,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,798.47, 1,184,875.97 and 250,087.50 is: 375,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,798.47 : 1,184,875.97 = 250,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,798.47/1,184,875.97 = 250,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,798.47x = 1,184,875.97 × 250,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,798.47x = 296,322,667,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,322,667,896.94/789,798.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,187.70

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