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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,985.40, 1,168,391.70 and 218,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,985.40, 1,168,391.70 and 218,076.60 is: 327,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,985.40 : 1,168,391.70 = 218,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,985.40/1,168,391.70 = 218,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,985.40x = 1,168,391.70 × 218,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,985.40x = 254,798,889,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,798,889,404.22/778,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,090.71

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