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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,425.63, 1,185,827.04 and 257,947.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,425.63, 1,185,827.04 and 257,947.65 is: 386,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,425.63 : 1,185,827.04 = 257,947.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,425.63/1,185,827.04 = 257,947.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,425.63x = 1,185,827.04 × 257,947.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,425.63x = 305,881,298,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,881,298,274.46/790,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,983.02

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