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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,506.46, 1,175,259.95 and 214,893.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,506.46, 1,175,259.95 and 214,893.48 is: 322,340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,506.46 : 1,175,259.95 = 214,893.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,506.46/1,175,259.95 = 214,893.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,506.46x = 1,175,259.95 × 214,893.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,506.46x = 252,555,700,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,555,700,560.13/783,506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,340.29

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