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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,872.30, 1,069,308.45 and 214,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,872.30, 1,069,308.45 and 214,236.30 is: 321,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,872.30 : 1,069,308.45 = 214,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,872.30/1,069,308.45 = 214,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,872.30x = 1,069,308.45 × 214,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,872.30x = 229,084,685,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,084,685,886.74/712,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,354.45

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