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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,142.56, 1,167,225.36 and 217,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,142.56, 1,167,225.36 and 217,180 is: 325,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,142.56 : 1,167,225.36 = 217,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,142.56/1,167,225.36 = 217,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,142.56x = 1,167,225.36 × 217,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,142.56x = 253,498,003,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,498,003,684.80/778,142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,773.22

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