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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,973.44, 1,072,479.60 and 216,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,973.44, 1,072,479.60 and 216,337.44 is: 324,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,973.44 : 1,072,479.60 = 216,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,973.44/1,072,479.60 = 216,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,973.44x = 1,072,479.60 × 216,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,973.44x = 232,017,491,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,017,491,116.22/714,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,512.04

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