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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,250.13, 1,180,810.21 and 218,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,250.13, 1,180,810.21 and 218,644.59 is: 327,948.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,250.13 : 1,180,810.21 = 218,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,250.13/1,180,810.21 = 218,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,250.13x = 1,180,810.21 × 218,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,250.13x = 258,177,764,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,177,764,233.26/787,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,948.84

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