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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,289.50, 1,068,434.25 and 213,653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,289.50, 1,068,434.25 and 213,653.50 is: 320,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,289.50 : 1,068,434.25 = 213,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,289.50/1,068,434.25 = 213,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,289.50x = 1,068,434.25 × 213,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,289.50x = 228,274,717,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,274,717,032.38/712,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,480.25

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