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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,217.81, 1,187,013.42 and 258,736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,217.81, 1,187,013.42 and 258,736.77 is: 388,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,217.81 : 1,187,013.42 = 258,736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,217.81/1,187,013.42 = 258,736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,217.81x = 1,187,013.42 × 258,736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,217.81x = 307,124,018,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,124,018,237.45/791,217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,166.21

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