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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,159.57, 1,174,740.39 and 214,545.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,159.57, 1,174,740.39 and 214,545.69 is: 321,818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,159.57 : 1,174,740.39 = 214,545.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,159.57/1,174,740.39 = 214,545.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,159.57x = 1,174,740.39 × 214,545.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,159.57x = 252,035,487,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,035,487,543.42/783,159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,818.82

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