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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,412.13, 1,074,579.31 and 217,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,412.13, 1,074,579.31 and 217,737.25 is: 326,594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,412.13 : 1,074,579.31 = 217,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,412.13/1,074,579.31 = 217,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,412.13x = 1,074,579.31 × 217,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,412.13x = 233,975,943,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,975,943,866.30/716,412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,594.06

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