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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,720.72, 965,613.88 and 217,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,720.72, 965,613.88 and 217,272.12 is: 325,919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,720.72 : 965,613.88 = 217,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,720.72/965,613.88 = 217,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,720.72x = 965,613.88 × 217,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,720.72x = 209,800,968,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,800,968,894.60/643,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,919.24

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