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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,098.51, 1,086,155.96 and 218,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,098.51, 1,086,155.96 and 218,663.69 is: 327,998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,098.51 : 1,086,155.96 = 218,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,098.51/1,086,155.96 = 218,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,098.51x = 1,086,155.96 × 218,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,098.51x = 237,502,863,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,502,863,604.99/724,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,998.00

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