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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,004.56, 1,068,110.52 and 213,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,004.56, 1,068,110.52 and 213,407.44 is: 320,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,004.56 : 1,068,110.52 = 213,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,004.56/1,068,110.52 = 213,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,004.56x = 1,068,110.52 × 213,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,004.56x = 227,942,731,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,942,731,710.27/712,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,142.24

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