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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,522.96, 1,074,745.48 and 217,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,522.96, 1,074,745.48 and 217,848.08 is: 326,760.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,522.96 : 1,074,745.48 = 217,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,522.96/1,074,745.48 = 217,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,522.96x = 1,074,745.48 × 217,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,522.96x = 234,131,239,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,131,239,306.68/716,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,760.27

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