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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,535.02, 1,083,858.57 and 217,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,535.02, 1,083,858.57 and 217,056.44 is: 325,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,535.02 : 1,083,858.57 = 217,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,535.02/1,083,858.57 = 217,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,535.02x = 1,083,858.57 × 217,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,535.02x = 235,258,485,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,258,485,377.34/722,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,601.50

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