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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,414.08, 1,185,809.73 and 257,936.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,414.08, 1,185,809.73 and 257,936.07 is: 386,965.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,414.08 : 1,185,809.73 = 257,936.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,414.08/1,185,809.73 = 257,936.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,414.08x = 1,185,809.73 × 257,936.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,414.08x = 305,863,101,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,863,101,523.96/790,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,965.65

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