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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,951.68, 1,157,960 and 210,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,951.68, 1,157,960 and 210,984.64 is: 316,485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,951.68 : 1,157,960 = 210,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,951.68/1,157,960 = 210,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,951.68x = 1,157,960 × 210,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,951.68x = 244,311,773,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,311,773,734.40/771,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,485.84

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