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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,736.96, 1,075,260.98 and 218,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,736.96, 1,075,260.98 and 218,088 is: 327,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,736.96 : 1,075,260.98 = 218,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,736.96/1,075,260.98 = 218,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,736.96x = 1,075,260.98 × 218,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,736.96x = 234,501,516,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,501,516,606.24/716,736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,179.33

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