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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,256.18, 1,068,439.60 and 206,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,256.18, 1,068,439.60 and 206,825.50 is: 310,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,256.18 : 1,068,439.60 = 206,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,256.18/1,068,439.60 = 206,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,256.18x = 1,068,439.60 × 206,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,256.18x = 220,980,554,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,980,554,489.80/712,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,254.32

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