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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,475.76, 1,178,125.40 and 216,937.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,475.76, 1,178,125.40 and 216,937.70 is: 325,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,475.76 : 1,178,125.40 = 216,937.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,475.76/1,178,125.40 = 216,937.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,475.76x = 1,178,125.40 × 216,937.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,475.76x = 255,579,814,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,579,814,587.58/785,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,382.18

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