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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,943.68, 1,157,948 and 210,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,943.68, 1,157,948 and 210,976.64 is: 316,473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,943.68 : 1,157,948 = 210,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,943.68/1,157,948 = 210,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,943.68x = 1,157,948 × 210,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,943.68x = 244,299,978,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,299,978,334.72/771,943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,473.84

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