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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,254.68, 1,068,437.35 and 206,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,254.68, 1,068,437.35 and 206,824 is: 310,252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,254.68 : 1,068,437.35 = 206,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,254.68/1,068,437.35 = 206,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,254.68x = 1,068,437.35 × 206,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,254.68x = 220,978,486,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,978,486,476.40/712,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,252.07

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