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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,697.20, 1,186,118.70 and 258,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,697.20, 1,186,118.70 and 258,221.02 is: 387,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,697.20 : 1,186,118.70 = 258,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,697.20/1,186,118.70 = 258,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,697.20x = 1,186,118.70 × 258,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,697.20x = 306,280,780,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,280,780,555.07/790,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,355.34

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