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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,316.93, 1,179,337 and 209,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,316.93, 1,179,337 and 209,947.38 is: 314,884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,316.93 : 1,179,337 = 209,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,316.93/1,179,337 = 209,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,316.93x = 1,179,337 × 209,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,316.93x = 247,598,713,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,598,713,287.06/786,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,884.12

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