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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,847.10, 1,184,893.72 and 257,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,847.10, 1,184,893.72 and 257,244.26 is: 385,906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,847.10 : 1,184,893.72 = 257,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,847.10/1,184,893.72 = 257,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,847.10x = 1,184,893.72 × 257,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,847.10x = 304,807,101,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,807,101,612.47/789,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,906.46

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