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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,447.92, 1,185,860.52 and 257,969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,447.92, 1,185,860.52 and 257,969.96 is: 387,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,447.92 : 1,185,860.52 = 257,969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,447.92/1,185,860.52 = 257,969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,447.92x = 1,185,860.52 × 257,969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,447.92x = 305,916,390,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,916,390,909.98/790,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,016.50

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