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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,816.32, 1,085,732.34 and 218,381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,816.32, 1,085,732.34 and 218,381.82 is: 327,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,816.32 : 1,085,732.34 = 218,381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,816.32/1,085,732.34 = 218,381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,816.32x = 1,085,732.34 × 218,381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,816.32x = 237,104,204,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,104,204,442.06/723,816.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,575.10

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