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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,276.61, 1,087,657.47 and 212,798.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,276.61, 1,087,657.47 and 212,798.70 is: 319,122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,276.61 : 1,087,657.47 = 212,798.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,276.61/1,087,657.47 = 212,798.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,276.61x = 1,087,657.47 × 212,798.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,276.61x = 231,452,095,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,452,095,661.29/725,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,122.51

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