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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,983.40, 1,168,388.70 and 218,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,983.40, 1,168,388.70 and 218,074.60 is: 327,087.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,983.40 : 1,168,388.70 = 218,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,983.40/1,168,388.70 = 218,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,983.40x = 1,168,388.70 × 218,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,983.40x = 254,795,898,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,795,898,397.02/778,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,087.71

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