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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,285.81, 1,187,029.30 and 251,349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,285.81, 1,187,029.30 and 251,349.46 is: 377,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,285.81 : 1,187,029.30 = 251,349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,285.81/1,187,029.30 = 251,349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,285.81x = 1,187,029.30 × 251,349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,285.81x = 298,359,173,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,359,173,559.18/791,285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,056.14

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