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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,614.52, 1,078,146.58 and 213,178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,614.52, 1,078,146.58 and 213,178.15 is: 319,833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,614.52 : 1,078,146.58 = 213,178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,614.52/1,078,146.58 = 213,178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,614.52x = 1,078,146.58 × 213,178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,614.52x = 229,837,297,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,837,297,000.40/718,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,833.92

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