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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,867.40, 1,168,214.70 and 217,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,867.40, 1,168,214.70 and 217,958.60 is: 326,913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,867.40 : 1,168,214.70 = 217,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,867.40/1,168,214.70 = 217,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,867.40x = 1,168,214.70 × 217,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,867.40x = 254,622,440,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,622,440,511.42/778,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,913.72

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