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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,535.84, 1,178,371.44 and 216,917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,535.84, 1,178,371.44 and 216,917.04 is: 325,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,535.84 : 1,178,371.44 = 216,917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,535.84/1,178,371.44 = 216,917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,535.84x = 1,178,371.44 × 216,917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,535.84x = 255,608,844,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,608,844,785.34/785,535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,394.25

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