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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,212.81, 1,187,005.92 and 258,731.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,212.81, 1,187,005.92 and 258,731.77 is: 388,158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,212.81 : 1,187,005.92 = 258,731.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,212.81/1,187,005.92 = 258,731.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,212.81x = 1,187,005.92 × 258,731.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,212.81x = 307,116,142,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,116,142,682.08/791,212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,158.71

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