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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,871.20, 1,076,612.40 and 212,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,871.20, 1,076,612.40 and 212,431.20 is: 318,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,871.20 : 1,076,612.40 = 212,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,871.20/1,076,612.40 = 212,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,871.20x = 1,076,612.40 × 212,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,871.20x = 228,706,064,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,706,064,066.88/717,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,589.27

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