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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,452.92, 1,185,868.02 and 257,974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,452.92, 1,185,868.02 and 257,974.94 is: 387,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,452.92 : 1,185,868.02 = 257,974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,452.92/1,185,868.02 = 257,974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,452.92x = 1,185,868.02 × 257,974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,452.92x = 305,924,231,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,924,231,307.42/790,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,023.98

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