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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,120.41, 1,075,429.91 and 211,547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,120.41, 1,075,429.91 and 211,547.16 is: 317,246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,120.41 : 1,075,429.91 = 211,547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,120.41/1,075,429.91 = 211,547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,120.41x = 1,075,429.91 × 211,547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,120.41x = 227,504,143,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,504,143,768.42/717,120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,246.79

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