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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,182.91, 1,075,891.13 and 211,794.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,182.91, 1,075,891.13 and 211,794.99 is: 317,726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,182.91 : 1,075,891.13 = 211,794.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,182.91/1,075,891.13 = 211,794.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,182.91x = 1,075,891.13 × 211,794.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,182.91x = 227,868,350,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,868,350,060.46/717,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,726.97

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