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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,773.87, 1,076,818.46 and 212,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,773.87, 1,076,818.46 and 212,295.47 is: 318,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,773.87 : 1,076,818.46 = 212,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,773.87/1,076,818.46 = 212,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,773.87x = 1,076,818.46 × 212,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,773.87x = 228,603,674,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,603,674,624.81/717,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,489.82

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