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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,192.38, 1,077,286.77 and 212,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,192.38, 1,077,286.77 and 212,792.70 is: 319,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,192.38 : 1,077,286.77 = 212,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,192.38/1,077,286.77 = 212,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,192.38x = 1,077,286.77 × 212,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,192.38x = 229,238,760,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,238,760,462.58/718,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,188.52

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