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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,414.20, 1,186,808.64 and 251,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,414.20, 1,186,808.64 and 251,476.30 is: 377,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,414.20 : 1,186,808.64 = 251,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,414.20/1,186,808.64 = 251,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,414.20x = 1,186,808.64 × 251,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,414.20x = 298,454,245,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,454,245,595.23/791,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,115.10

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