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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,346.91, 1,184,924.21 and 257,549.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,346.91, 1,184,924.21 and 257,549.79 is: 386,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,346.91 : 1,184,924.21 = 257,549.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,346.91/1,184,924.21 = 257,549.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,346.91x = 1,184,924.21 × 257,549.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,346.91x = 305,176,980,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,176,980,163.67/790,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,130.41

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