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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,836.47, 1,175,541.14 and 215,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,836.47, 1,175,541.14 and 215,082.73 is: 322,565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,836.47 : 1,175,541.14 = 215,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,836.47/1,175,541.14 = 215,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,836.47x = 1,175,541.14 × 215,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,836.47x = 252,838,598,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,838,598,156.22/783,836.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,565.49

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