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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,669.63, 1,191,876.46 and 218,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,669.63, 1,191,876.46 and 218,158.34 is: 327,202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,669.63 : 1,191,876.46 = 218,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,669.63/1,191,876.46 = 218,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,669.63x = 1,191,876.46 × 218,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,669.63x = 260,017,783,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,017,783,493.90/794,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,202.37

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