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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,352.58, 1,185,570.82 and 250,651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,352.58, 1,185,570.82 and 250,651.39 is: 375,990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,352.58 : 1,185,570.82 = 250,651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,352.58/1,185,570.82 = 250,651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,352.58x = 1,185,570.82 × 250,651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,352.58x = 297,164,973,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,164,973,976.44/790,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,990.39

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