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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,482.40, 1,026,869.40 and 211,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,482.40, 1,026,869.40 and 211,215.60 is: 316,868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,482.40 : 1,026,869.40 = 211,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,482.40/1,026,869.40 = 211,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,482.40x = 1,026,869.40 × 211,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,482.40x = 216,890,836,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,890,836,442.64/684,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,868.39

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