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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,969.02, 1,076,964.77 and 212,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,969.02, 1,076,964.77 and 212,581.27 is: 318,875.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,969.02 : 1,076,964.77 = 212,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,969.02/1,076,964.77 = 212,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,969.02x = 1,076,964.77 × 212,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,969.02x = 228,942,536,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,942,536,390.90/717,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,875.23

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