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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,221.58, 1,168,876.84 and 218,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,221.58, 1,168,876.84 and 218,299.82 is: 327,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,221.58 : 1,168,876.84 = 218,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,221.58/1,168,876.84 = 218,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,221.58x = 1,168,876.84 × 218,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,221.58x = 255,165,603,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,165,603,774.17/779,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,462.19

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