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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,518.62, 1,173,777.93 and 221,557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,518.62, 1,173,777.93 and 221,557.98 is: 332,336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,518.62 : 1,173,777.93 = 221,557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,518.62/1,173,777.93 = 221,557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,518.62x = 1,173,777.93 × 221,557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,518.62x = 260,059,867,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,059,867,139.38/782,518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,336.97

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