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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,979.34, 1,027,348.72 and 211,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,979.34, 1,027,348.72 and 211,668.80 is: 317,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,979.34 : 1,027,348.72 = 211,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,979.34/1,027,348.72 = 211,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,979.34x = 1,027,348.72 × 211,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,979.34x = 217,457,665,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,457,665,078.02/684,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,466.02

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