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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,869.40, 1,168,217.70 and 217,960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,869.40, 1,168,217.70 and 217,960.60 is: 326,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,869.40 : 1,168,217.70 = 217,960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,869.40/1,168,217.70 = 217,960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,869.40x = 1,168,217.70 × 217,960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,869.40x = 254,625,430,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,625,430,822.62/778,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,916.72

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