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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,301.76, 1,162,974.48 and 214,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,301.76, 1,162,974.48 and 214,336.20 is: 321,510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,301.76 : 1,162,974.48 = 214,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,301.76/1,162,974.48 = 214,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,301.76x = 1,162,974.48 × 214,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,301.76x = 249,267,530,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,267,530,740.18/775,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,510.34

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