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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,293, 1,164,439.50 and 215,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,293, 1,164,439.50 and 215,327.50 is: 322,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,293 : 1,164,439.50 = 215,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,293/1,164,439.50 = 215,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,293x = 1,164,439.50 × 215,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,293x = 250,735,846,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,735,846,436.25/776,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,991.25

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