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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,708.63, 1,226,476.68 and 218,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,708.63, 1,226,476.68 and 218,730.24 is: 328,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,708.63 : 1,226,476.68 = 218,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,708.63/1,226,476.68 = 218,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,708.63x = 1,226,476.68 × 218,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,708.63x = 268,267,538,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,267,538,570.80/817,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,072.28

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