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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,528.57, 1,179,818.97 and 217,915.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,528.57, 1,179,818.97 and 217,915.38 is: 326,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,528.57 : 1,179,818.97 = 217,915.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,528.57/1,179,818.97 = 217,915.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,528.57x = 1,179,818.97 × 217,915.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,528.57x = 257,100,699,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,100,699,178.76/786,528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,880.31

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