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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,418.95, 1,026,285.80 and 211,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,418.95, 1,026,285.80 and 211,042.80 is: 316,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,418.95 : 1,026,285.80 = 211,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,418.95/1,026,285.80 = 211,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,418.95x = 1,026,285.80 × 211,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,418.95x = 216,590,227,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,590,227,777.03/684,418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,458.55

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