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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,346.60, 1,182,597.48 and 211,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,346.60, 1,182,597.48 and 211,962.72 is: 317,964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,346.60 : 1,182,597.48 = 211,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,346.60/1,182,597.48 = 211,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,346.60x = 1,182,597.48 × 211,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,346.60x = 250,666,578,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,666,578,525.95/788,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,964.94

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