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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,411.13, 1,074,577.82 and 217,736.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,411.13, 1,074,577.82 and 217,736.25 is: 326,592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,411.13 : 1,074,577.82 = 217,736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,411.13/1,074,577.82 = 217,736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,411.13x = 1,074,577.82 × 217,736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,411.13x = 233,974,543,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,974,543,771.29/716,411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,592.56

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