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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,686.61, 1,186,145.84 and 250,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,686.61, 1,186,145.84 and 250,762.82 is: 376,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,686.61 : 1,186,145.84 = 250,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,686.61/1,186,145.84 = 250,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,686.61x = 1,186,145.84 × 250,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,686.61x = 297,441,281,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,441,281,084.08/790,686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,181.00

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