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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,125.60, 1,027,688.40 and 211,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,125.60, 1,027,688.40 and 211,858.80 is: 317,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,125.60 : 1,027,688.40 = 211,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,125.60/1,027,688.40 = 211,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,125.60x = 1,027,688.40 × 211,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,125.60x = 217,724,831,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,724,831,197.92/685,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,788.20

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