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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,297.20, 1,168,957.32 and 218,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,297.20, 1,168,957.32 and 218,296.24 is: 327,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,297.20 : 1,168,957.32 = 218,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,297.20/1,168,957.32 = 218,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,297.20x = 1,168,957.32 × 218,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,297.20x = 255,178,987,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,178,987,676.48/779,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,447.59

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