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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,284.56, 1,187,027.42 and 251,348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,284.56, 1,187,027.42 and 251,348.21 is: 377,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,284.56 : 1,187,027.42 = 251,348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,284.56/1,187,027.42 = 251,348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,284.56x = 1,187,027.42 × 251,348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,284.56x = 298,357,211,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,357,211,931.15/791,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,054.26

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