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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,988.34, 1,185,160.36 and 250,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,988.34, 1,185,160.36 and 250,277.16 is: 375,472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,988.34 : 1,185,160.36 = 250,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,988.34/1,185,160.36 = 250,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,988.34x = 1,185,160.36 × 250,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,988.34x = 296,618,569,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,618,569,045.38/789,988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,472.08

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