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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,512.60, 1,176,768.90 and 215,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,512.60, 1,176,768.90 and 215,892.60 is: 323,838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,512.60 : 1,176,768.90 = 215,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,512.60/1,176,768.90 = 215,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,512.60x = 1,176,768.90 × 215,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,512.60x = 254,055,697,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,055,697,420.14/784,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,838.90

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