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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,997.84, 1,179,068.04 and 217,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,997.84, 1,179,068.04 and 217,414.56 is: 326,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,997.84 : 1,179,068.04 = 217,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,997.84/1,179,068.04 = 217,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,997.84x = 1,179,068.04 × 217,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,997.84x = 256,346,559,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,346,559,126.66/785,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,141.56

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