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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,368.16, 1,184,956 and 257,571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,368.16, 1,184,956 and 257,571.04 is: 386,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,368.16 : 1,184,956 = 257,571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,368.16/1,184,956 = 257,571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,368.16x = 1,184,956 × 257,571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,368.16x = 305,210,349,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,210,349,274.24/790,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,162.25

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