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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,413.13, 1,074,580.81 and 217,738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,413.13, 1,074,580.81 and 217,738.25 is: 326,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,413.13 : 1,074,580.81 = 217,738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,413.13/1,074,580.81 = 217,738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,413.13x = 1,074,580.81 × 217,738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,413.13x = 233,977,345,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,977,345,052.98/716,413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,595.56

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