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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654,978.72, 982,502.64 and 211,781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654,978.72, 982,502.64 and 211,781.28 is: 317,683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,978.72 : 982,502.64 = 211,781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,978.72/982,502.64 = 211,781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,978.72x = 982,502.64 × 211,781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,978.72x = 208,075,666,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,075,666,702.58/654,978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,683.09

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