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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,861, 1,166,988.33 and 216,895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,861, 1,166,988.33 and 216,895.50 is: 325,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,861 : 1,166,988.33 = 216,895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,861/1,166,988.33 = 216,895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,861x = 1,166,988.33 × 216,895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,861x = 253,114,517,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,114,517,329.52/777,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,398.13

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