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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,964.60, 1,168,331.70 and 218,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,964.60, 1,168,331.70 and 218,055.80 is: 327,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,964.60 : 1,168,331.70 = 218,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,964.60/1,168,331.70 = 218,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,964.60x = 1,168,331.70 × 218,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,964.60x = 254,761,503,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,761,503,508.86/778,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,051.45

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