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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,520.88, 1,173,785.64 and 221,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,520.88, 1,173,785.64 and 221,555.92 is: 332,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,520.88 : 1,173,785.64 = 221,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,520.88/1,173,785.64 = 221,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,520.88x = 1,173,785.64 × 221,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,520.88x = 260,059,157,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,059,157,352.99/782,520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,335.10

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