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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,545.47, 1,082,013.68 and 216,178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,545.47, 1,082,013.68 and 216,178.27 is: 324,176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,545.47 : 1,082,013.68 = 216,178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,545.47/1,082,013.68 = 216,178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,545.47x = 1,082,013.68 × 216,178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,545.47x = 233,907,848,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,907,848,164.47/721,545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,176.17

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