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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,182.54, 1,185,539.90 and 250,526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,182.54, 1,185,539.90 and 250,526.93 is: 375,874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,182.54 : 1,185,539.90 = 250,526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,182.54/1,185,539.90 = 250,526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,182.54x = 1,185,539.90 × 250,526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,182.54x = 297,009,664,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,009,664,359.17/790,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,874.75

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