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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,664.40, 1,176,996.60 and 216,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,664.40, 1,176,996.60 and 216,044.40 is: 324,066.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,664.40 : 1,176,996.60 = 216,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,664.40/1,176,996.60 = 216,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,664.40x = 1,176,996.60 × 216,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,664.40x = 254,283,524,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,283,524,249.04/784,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,066.60

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