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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,985.32, 1,029,016.82 and 212,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,985.32, 1,029,016.82 and 212,737.96 is: 319,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,985.32 : 1,029,016.82 = 212,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,985.32/1,029,016.82 = 212,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,985.32x = 1,029,016.82 × 212,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,985.32x = 218,910,939,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,910,939,092.49/685,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,118.99

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