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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,250.52, 1,187,021.58 and 258,799.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,250.52, 1,187,021.58 and 258,799.87 is: 388,247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,250.52 : 1,187,021.58 = 258,799.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,250.52/1,187,021.58 = 258,799.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,250.52x = 1,187,021.58 × 258,799.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,250.52x = 307,201,030,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,201,030,591.20/791,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,247.49

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