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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,127.76, 1,185,457.64 and 250,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,127.76, 1,185,457.64 and 250,472.16 is: 375,792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,127.76 : 1,185,457.64 = 250,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,127.76/1,185,457.64 = 250,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,127.76x = 1,185,457.64 × 250,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,127.76x = 296,924,135,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,924,135,679.30/790,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,792.56

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