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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,406.10, 1,173,609.15 and 221,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,406.10, 1,173,609.15 and 221,440.60 is: 332,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,406.10 : 1,173,609.15 = 221,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,406.10/1,173,609.15 = 221,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,406.10x = 1,173,609.15 × 221,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,406.10x = 259,884,714,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,884,714,341.49/782,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,160.90

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