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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,217.91, 1,080,303.62 and 214,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,217.91, 1,080,303.62 and 214,783.08 is: 322,167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,217.91 : 1,080,303.62 = 214,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,217.91/1,080,303.62 = 214,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,217.91x = 1,080,303.62 × 214,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,217.91x = 232,030,937,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,030,937,764.83/720,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,167.69

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