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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,687.61, 1,186,147.34 and 250,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,687.61, 1,186,147.34 and 250,763.82 is: 376,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,687.61 : 1,186,147.34 = 250,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,687.61/1,186,147.34 = 250,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,687.61x = 1,186,147.34 × 250,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,687.61x = 297,442,838,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,442,838,061.24/790,687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,182.50

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