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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,831.63, 1,081,402.59 and 215,433.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,831.63, 1,081,402.59 and 215,433.69 is: 323,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,831.63 : 1,081,402.59 = 215,433.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,831.63/1,081,402.59 = 215,433.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,831.63x = 1,081,402.59 × 215,433.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,831.63x = 232,970,550,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,970,550,339.26/720,831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,196.90

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