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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,801.48, 1,184,880.48 and 250,090.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,801.48, 1,184,880.48 and 250,090.50 is: 375,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,801.48 : 1,184,880.48 = 250,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,801.48/1,184,880.48 = 250,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,801.48x = 1,184,880.48 × 250,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,801.48x = 296,327,351,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,327,351,683.44/789,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,192.20

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