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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,339.06, 1,170,586.56 and 211,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,339.06, 1,170,586.56 and 211,729.20 is: 317,614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,339.06 : 1,170,586.56 = 211,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,339.06/1,170,586.56 = 211,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,339.06x = 1,170,586.56 × 211,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,339.06x = 247,847,355,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,847,355,879.55/780,339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,614.96

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