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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,804.61, 1,184,480.92 and 257,372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,804.61, 1,184,480.92 and 257,372.17 is: 385,984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,804.61 : 1,184,480.92 = 257,372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,804.61/1,184,480.92 = 257,372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,804.61x = 1,184,480.92 × 257,372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,804.61x = 304,852,418,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,852,418,138.16/789,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,984.60

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