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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,362.16, 1,184,947 and 257,565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,362.16, 1,184,947 and 257,565.04 is: 386,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,362.16 : 1,184,947 = 257,565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,362.16/1,184,947 = 257,565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,362.16x = 1,184,947 × 257,565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,362.16x = 305,200,921,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,200,921,452.88/790,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,153.26

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