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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,825.64, 1,082,887.88 and 216,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,825.64, 1,082,887.88 and 216,366.20 is: 324,594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,825.64 : 1,082,887.88 = 216,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,825.64/1,082,887.88 = 216,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,825.64x = 1,082,887.88 × 216,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,825.64x = 234,300,335,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,300,335,621.66/721,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,594.09

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