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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,182.16, 1,075,890 and 211,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,182.16, 1,075,890 and 211,794.26 is: 317,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,182.16 : 1,075,890 = 211,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,182.16/1,075,890 = 211,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,182.16x = 1,075,890 × 211,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,182.16x = 227,867,326,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,867,326,391.40/717,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,725.87

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