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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,948.78, 965,718.06 and 211,565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,948.78, 965,718.06 and 211,565.85 is: 317,281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,948.78 : 965,718.06 = 211,565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,948.78/965,718.06 = 211,565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,948.78x = 965,718.06 × 211,565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,948.78x = 204,312,961,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,312,961,715.58/643,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,281.39

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