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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,786.88, 1,162,247.10 and 213,821.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,786.88, 1,162,247.10 and 213,821.38 is: 320,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,786.88 : 1,162,247.10 = 213,821.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,786.88/1,162,247.10 = 213,821.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,786.88x = 1,162,247.10 × 213,821.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,786.88x = 248,513,278,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,513,278,823.00/774,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,750.50

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