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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,474.88, 1,074,673.44 and 217,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,474.88, 1,074,673.44 and 217,800 is: 326,688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,474.88 : 1,074,673.44 = 217,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,474.88/1,074,673.44 = 217,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,474.88x = 1,074,673.44 × 217,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,474.88x = 234,063,875,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,063,875,232/716,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,688.18

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