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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,602.82, 1,179,900.87 and 217,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,602.82, 1,179,900.87 and 217,982.30 is: 326,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,602.82 : 1,179,900.87 = 217,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,602.82/1,179,900.87 = 217,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,602.82x = 1,179,900.87 × 217,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,602.82x = 257,197,504,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,197,504,869.65/786,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,972.52

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