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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,050.88, 1,075,537.44 and 218,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,050.88, 1,075,537.44 and 218,376 is: 327,552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,050.88 : 1,075,537.44 = 218,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,050.88/1,075,537.44 = 218,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,050.88x = 1,075,537.44 × 218,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,050.88x = 234,871,563,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,871,563,997.44/717,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,552.16

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