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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,706.18, 1,186,175.08 and 250,782.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,706.18, 1,186,175.08 and 250,782.35 is: 376,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,706.18 : 1,186,175.08 = 250,782.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,706.18/1,186,175.08 = 250,782.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,706.18x = 1,186,175.08 × 250,782.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,706.18x = 297,471,774,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,471,774,073.84/790,706.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,210.26

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