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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,869.40, 1,168,171.62 and 217,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,869.40, 1,168,171.62 and 217,773.40 is: 326,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,869.40 : 1,168,171.62 = 217,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,869.40/1,168,171.62 = 217,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,869.40x = 1,168,171.62 × 217,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,869.40x = 254,396,705,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,396,705,470.91/778,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,623.06

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