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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,989.20, 1,085,978.40 and 218,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,989.20, 1,085,978.40 and 218,549.20 is: 327,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,989.20 : 1,085,978.40 = 218,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,989.20/1,085,978.40 = 218,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,989.20x = 1,085,978.40 × 218,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,989.20x = 237,339,710,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,339,710,537.28/723,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,822.17

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