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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,306.76, 1,162,981.98 and 214,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,306.76, 1,162,981.98 and 214,341.20 is: 321,517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,306.76 : 1,162,981.98 = 214,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,306.76/1,162,981.98 = 214,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,306.76x = 1,162,981.98 × 214,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,306.76x = 249,274,953,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,274,953,171.58/775,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,517.84

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