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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,281.70, 1,086,417.15 and 218,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,281.70, 1,086,417.15 and 218,841.70 is: 328,260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,281.70 : 1,086,417.15 = 218,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,281.70/1,086,417.15 = 218,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,281.70x = 1,086,417.15 × 218,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,281.70x = 237,753,376,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,753,376,015.16/724,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,260.92

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