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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,483.88, 1,074,686.94 and 217,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,483.88, 1,074,686.94 and 217,809 is: 326,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,483.88 : 1,074,686.94 = 217,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,483.88/1,074,686.94 = 217,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,483.88x = 1,074,686.94 × 217,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,483.88x = 234,076,487,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,076,487,714.46/716,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,701.68

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