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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,960.93, 1,168,500.50 and 210,333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,960.93, 1,168,500.50 and 210,333.75 is: 315,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,960.93 : 1,168,500.50 = 210,333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,960.93/1,168,500.50 = 210,333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,960.93x = 1,168,500.50 × 210,333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,960.93x = 245,775,093,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,775,093,911.46/778,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,516.59

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