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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,214.81, 1,187,008.92 and 258,733.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,214.81, 1,187,008.92 and 258,733.77 is: 388,161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,214.81 : 1,187,008.92 = 258,733.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,214.81/1,187,008.92 = 258,733.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,214.81x = 1,187,008.92 × 258,733.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,214.81x = 307,119,292,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,119,292,895.23/791,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,161.71

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