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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,619.79, 1,163,449.13 and 214,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,619.79, 1,163,449.13 and 214,659.15 is: 321,994.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,619.79 : 1,163,449.13 = 214,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,619.79/1,163,449.13 = 214,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,619.79x = 1,163,449.13 × 214,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,619.79x = 249,745,000,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,745,000,240.74/775,619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,994.11

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