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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,158.12, 1,162,735.56 and 214,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,158.12, 1,162,735.56 and 214,191 is: 321,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,158.12 : 1,162,735.56 = 214,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,158.12/1,162,735.56 = 214,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,158.12x = 1,162,735.56 × 214,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,158.12x = 249,047,492,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,047,492,331.96/775,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,286.05

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