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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,778.16, 1,076,824.86 and 212,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,778.16, 1,076,824.86 and 212,299.64 is: 318,496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,778.16 : 1,076,824.86 = 212,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,778.16/1,076,824.86 = 212,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,778.16x = 1,076,824.86 × 212,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,778.16x = 228,609,530,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,609,530,121.05/717,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,496.08

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