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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,283.92, 1,187,026.46 and 251,347.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,283.92, 1,187,026.46 and 251,347.57 is: 377,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,283.92 : 1,187,026.46 = 251,347.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,283.92/1,187,026.46 = 251,347.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,283.92x = 1,187,026.46 × 251,347.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,283.92x = 298,356,216,875.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,356,216,875.07/791,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,053.31

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