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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,887.28, 1,184,834.24 and 250,146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,887.28, 1,184,834.24 and 250,146.32 is: 375,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,887.28 : 1,184,834.24 = 250,146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,887.28/1,184,834.24 = 250,146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,887.28x = 1,184,834.24 × 250,146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,887.28x = 296,381,924,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,381,924,946.00/789,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,220.53

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