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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,569.56, 1,178,352.77 and 216,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,569.56, 1,178,352.77 and 216,949.20 is: 325,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,569.56 : 1,178,352.77 = 216,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,569.56/1,178,352.77 = 216,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,569.56x = 1,178,352.77 × 216,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,569.56x = 255,642,689,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,642,689,684.54/785,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,423.37

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