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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,007.60, 1,182,011.40 and 219,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,007.60, 1,182,011.40 and 219,387.60 is: 329,081.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,007.60 : 1,182,011.40 = 219,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,007.60/1,182,011.40 = 219,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,007.60x = 1,182,011.40 × 219,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,007.60x = 259,318,644,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,318,644,218.64/788,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,081.40

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