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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,669.02, 1,168,004.61 and 217,702.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,669.02, 1,168,004.61 and 217,702.98 is: 326,554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,669.02 : 1,168,004.61 = 217,702.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,669.02/1,168,004.61 = 217,702.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,669.02x = 1,168,004.61 × 217,702.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,669.02x = 254,278,084,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,278,084,250.74/778,669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,554.77

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