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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,009.40, 1,170,014.10 and 219,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,009.40, 1,170,014.10 and 219,043.90 is: 328,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,009.40 : 1,170,014.10 = 219,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,009.40/1,170,014.10 = 219,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,009.40x = 1,170,014.10 × 219,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,009.40x = 256,284,451,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,284,451,518.99/780,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,565.85

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