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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,507.46, 1,175,261.45 and 214,894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,507.46, 1,175,261.45 and 214,894.48 is: 322,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,507.46 : 1,175,261.45 = 214,894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,507.46/1,175,261.45 = 214,894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,507.46x = 1,175,261.45 × 214,894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,507.46x = 252,557,198,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,557,198,161.80/783,507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,341.79

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