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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,270.28, 1,179,274.03 and 217,708.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,270.28, 1,179,274.03 and 217,708.85 is: 326,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,270.28 : 1,179,274.03 = 217,708.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,270.28/1,179,274.03 = 217,708.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,270.28x = 1,179,274.03 × 217,708.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,270.28x = 256,738,391,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,738,391,704.21/786,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,526.89

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