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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,642.11, 1,226,369.70 and 218,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,642.11, 1,226,369.70 and 218,649.96 is: 327,949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,642.11 : 1,226,369.70 = 218,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,642.11/1,226,369.70 = 218,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,642.11x = 1,226,369.70 × 218,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,642.11x = 268,145,685,850.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,145,685,850.21/817,642.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,949.95

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