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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,975.80, 1,029,002.58 and 212,728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,975.80, 1,029,002.58 and 212,728.44 is: 319,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,975.80 : 1,029,002.58 = 212,728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,975.80/1,029,002.58 = 212,728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,975.80x = 1,029,002.58 × 212,728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,975.80x = 218,898,113,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,898,113,599.38/685,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,104.72

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