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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,105.32, 1,162,657.56 and 214,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,105.32, 1,162,657.56 and 214,139.76 is: 321,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,105.32 : 1,162,657.56 = 214,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,105.32/1,162,657.56 = 214,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,105.32x = 1,162,657.56 × 214,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,105.32x = 248,971,210,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,971,210,860.59/775,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,209.52

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