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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,521.98, 1,187,270.34 and 251,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,521.98, 1,187,270.34 and 251,770.44 is: 377,651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,521.98 : 1,187,270.34 = 251,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,521.98/1,187,270.34 = 251,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,521.98x = 1,187,270.34 × 251,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,521.98x = 298,919,575,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,919,575,900.75/791,521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,651.64

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