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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,873.80, 1,085,783.43 and 218,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,873.80, 1,085,783.43 and 218,421.34 is: 327,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,873.80 : 1,085,783.43 = 218,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,873.80/1,085,783.43 = 218,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,873.80x = 1,085,783.43 × 218,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,873.80x = 237,158,275,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,158,275,942.55/723,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,623.79

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