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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,561.12, 1,178,410.04 and 216,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,561.12, 1,178,410.04 and 216,942.96 is: 325,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,561.12 : 1,178,410.04 = 216,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,561.12/1,178,410.04 = 216,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,561.12x = 1,178,410.04 × 216,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,561.12x = 255,647,762,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,647,762,171.32/785,561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,433.32

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