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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,218.32, 1,187,014.17 and 258,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,218.32, 1,187,014.17 and 258,737.28 is: 388,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,218.32 : 1,187,014.17 = 258,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,218.32/1,187,014.17 = 258,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,218.32x = 1,187,014.17 × 258,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,218.32x = 307,124,817,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,124,817,667.26/791,218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,166.97

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