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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,727.96, 1,075,247.46 and 218,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,727.96, 1,075,247.46 and 218,079 is: 327,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,727.96 : 1,075,247.46 = 218,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,727.96/1,075,247.46 = 218,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,727.96x = 1,075,247.46 × 218,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,727.96x = 234,488,890,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,488,890,829.34/716,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,165.82

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