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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,299.26, 1,077,459.42 and 212,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,299.26, 1,077,459.42 and 212,911.40 is: 319,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,299.26 : 1,077,459.42 = 212,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,299.26/1,077,459.42 = 212,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,299.26x = 1,077,459.42 × 212,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,299.26x = 229,403,393,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,403,393,555.39/718,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,370.22

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