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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,504.96, 1,175,257.70 and 214,891.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,504.96, 1,175,257.70 and 214,891.98 is: 322,338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,504.96 : 1,175,257.70 = 214,891.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,504.96/1,175,257.70 = 214,891.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,504.96x = 1,175,257.70 × 214,891.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,504.96x = 252,553,454,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,553,454,163.25/783,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,338.04

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