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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,068.70, 1,084,597.38 and 217,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,068.70, 1,084,597.38 and 217,627.50 is: 326,439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,068.70 : 1,084,597.38 = 217,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,068.70/1,084,597.38 = 217,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,068.70x = 1,084,597.38 × 217,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,068.70x = 236,038,216,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,038,216,315.95/723,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,439.54

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