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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,961.60, 1,168,327.20 and 218,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,961.60, 1,168,327.20 and 218,052.80 is: 327,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,961.60 : 1,168,327.20 = 218,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,961.60/1,168,327.20 = 218,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,961.60x = 1,168,327.20 × 218,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,961.60x = 254,757,017,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,757,017,276.16/778,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,046.95

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