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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,731, 1,066,281.18 and 212,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,731, 1,066,281.18 and 212,095 is: 318,197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,731 : 1,066,281.18 = 212,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,731/1,066,281.18 = 212,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,731x = 1,066,281.18 × 212,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,731x = 226,152,906,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,152,906,872.10/710,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,197.61

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