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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,276.80, 1,167,415.20 and 217,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,276.80, 1,167,415.20 and 217,310.40 is: 325,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,276.80 : 1,167,415.20 = 217,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,276.80/1,167,415.20 = 217,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,276.80x = 1,167,415.20 × 217,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,276.80x = 253,691,464,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,691,464,078.08/778,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,965.60

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