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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,117.60, 1,179,176.40 and 217,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,117.60, 1,179,176.40 and 217,497.60 is: 326,246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,117.60 : 1,179,176.40 = 217,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,117.60/1,179,176.40 = 217,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,117.60x = 1,179,176.40 × 217,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,117.60x = 256,468,036,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,468,036,976.64/786,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,246.40

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