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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,022.71, 1,075,718.61 and 211,563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,022.71, 1,075,718.61 and 211,563.27 is: 317,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,022.71 : 1,075,718.61 = 211,563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,022.71/1,075,718.61 = 211,563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,022.71x = 1,075,718.61 × 211,563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,022.71x = 227,582,546,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,582,546,731.46/717,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,399.36

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