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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,248.72, 1,182,352.92 and 219,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,248.72, 1,182,352.92 and 219,627.28 is: 329,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,248.72 : 1,182,352.92 = 219,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,248.72/1,182,352.92 = 219,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,248.72x = 1,182,352.92 × 219,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,248.72x = 259,676,955,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,676,955,819.66/788,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,435.30

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