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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,068.67, 1,179,037.20 and 217,456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,068.67, 1,179,037.20 and 217,456.77 is: 326,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,068.67 : 1,179,037.20 = 217,456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,068.67/1,179,037.20 = 217,456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,068.67x = 1,179,037.20 × 217,456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,068.67x = 256,389,621,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,389,621,221.84/786,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,166.95

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