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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,341.06, 1,170,589.56 and 211,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,341.06, 1,170,589.56 and 211,731.20 is: 317,617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,341.06 : 1,170,589.56 = 211,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,341.06/1,170,589.56 = 211,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,341.06x = 1,170,589.56 × 211,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,341.06x = 247,850,332,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,850,332,246.27/780,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,617.96

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