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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,526.92, 1,182,773.36 and 219,892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,526.92, 1,182,773.36 and 219,892.88 is: 329,834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,526.92 : 1,182,773.36 = 219,892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,526.92/1,182,773.36 = 219,892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,526.92x = 1,182,773.36 × 219,892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,526.92x = 260,083,444,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,083,444,024.34/788,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,834.58

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