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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,208.81, 1,186,999.92 and 258,727.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,208.81, 1,186,999.92 and 258,727.77 is: 388,152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,208.81 : 1,186,999.92 = 258,727.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,208.81/1,186,999.92 = 258,727.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,208.81x = 1,186,999.92 × 258,727.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,208.81x = 307,109,842,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,109,842,291.78/791,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,152.71

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