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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,182.29, 1,076,942.24 and 212,562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,182.29, 1,076,942.24 and 212,562.47 is: 318,745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,182.29 : 1,076,942.24 = 212,562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,182.29/1,076,942.24 = 212,562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,182.29x = 1,076,942.24 × 212,562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,182.29x = 228,917,501,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,917,501,518.92/718,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,745.68

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