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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,905.80, 1,160,858.70 and 212,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,905.80, 1,160,858.70 and 212,939.40 is: 319,409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,905.80 : 1,160,858.70 = 212,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,905.80/1,160,858.70 = 212,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,905.80x = 1,160,858.70 × 212,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,905.80x = 247,192,555,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,192,555,062.78/773,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,409.10

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