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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,175.79, 1,076,932.49 and 212,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,175.79, 1,076,932.49 and 212,555.97 is: 318,735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,175.79 : 1,076,932.49 = 212,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,175.79/1,076,932.49 = 212,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,175.79x = 1,076,932.49 × 212,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,175.79x = 228,908,428,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,908,428,973.69/718,175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,735.93

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