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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,377.36, 1,068,540.12 and 213,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,377.36, 1,068,540.12 and 213,728.40 is: 320,584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,377.36 : 1,068,540.12 = 213,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,377.36/1,068,540.12 = 213,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,377.36x = 1,068,540.12 × 213,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,377.36x = 228,377,370,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,377,370,183.41/712,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,584.82

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