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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,571.62, 1,160,333.12 and 212,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,571.62, 1,160,333.12 and 212,601.26 is: 318,895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,571.62 : 1,160,333.12 = 212,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,571.62/1,160,333.12 = 212,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,571.62x = 1,160,333.12 × 212,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,571.62x = 246,688,283,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,688,283,331.73/773,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,895.21

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