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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,545.42, 1,079,219.64 and 214,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,545.42, 1,079,219.64 and 214,184.40 is: 321,247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,545.42 : 1,079,219.64 = 214,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,545.42/1,079,219.64 = 214,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,545.42x = 1,079,219.64 × 214,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,545.42x = 231,152,005,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,152,005,665.52/719,545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,247.28

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