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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,154.47, 1,077,389.37 and 212,755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,154.47, 1,077,389.37 and 212,755.02 is: 319,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,154.47 : 1,077,389.37 = 212,755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,154.47/1,077,389.37 = 212,755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,154.47x = 1,077,389.37 × 212,755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,154.47x = 229,219,991,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,219,991,575.19/718,154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,179.23

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