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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,611.55, 1,178,393.95 and 217,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,611.55, 1,178,393.95 and 217,026.88 is: 325,533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,611.55 : 1,178,393.95 = 217,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,611.55/1,178,393.95 = 217,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,611.55x = 1,178,393.95 × 217,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,611.55x = 255,743,162,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,743,162,379.38/785,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,533.86

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