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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,973.10, 1,168,344.45 and 218,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,973.10, 1,168,344.45 and 218,064.30 is: 327,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,973.10 : 1,168,344.45 = 218,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,973.10/1,168,344.45 = 218,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,973.10x = 1,168,344.45 × 218,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,973.10x = 254,774,214,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,774,214,648.14/778,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,064.20

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