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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,907, 1,073,866.98 and 217,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,907, 1,073,866.98 and 217,271 is: 325,908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,907 : 1,073,866.98 = 217,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,907/1,073,866.98 = 217,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,907x = 1,073,866.98 × 217,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,907x = 233,320,152,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,320,152,611.58/715,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,908.47

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