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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,735.96, 1,075,259.48 and 218,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,735.96, 1,075,259.48 and 218,087 is: 327,177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,735.96 : 1,075,259.48 = 218,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,735.96/1,075,259.48 = 218,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,735.96x = 1,075,259.48 × 218,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,735.96x = 234,500,114,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,500,114,214.76/716,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,177.83

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