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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,271.32, 1,075,905.30 and 218,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,271.32, 1,075,905.30 and 218,635.32 is: 327,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,271.32 : 1,075,905.30 = 218,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,271.32/1,075,905.30 = 218,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,271.32x = 1,075,905.30 × 218,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,271.32x = 235,230,899,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,230,899,555.20/717,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,952.47

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