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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,434.94, 1,187,028.34 and 251,620.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,434.94, 1,187,028.34 and 251,620.43 is: 377,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,434.94 : 1,187,028.34 = 251,620.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,434.94/1,187,028.34 = 251,620.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,434.94x = 1,187,028.34 × 251,620.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,434.94x = 298,680,574,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,680,574,768.79/791,434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,391.19

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