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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,710.39, 1,226,479.30 and 218,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,710.39, 1,226,479.30 and 218,731.99 is: 328,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,710.39 : 1,226,479.30 = 218,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,710.39/1,226,479.30 = 218,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,710.39x = 1,226,479.30 × 218,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,710.39x = 268,270,256,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,270,256,889.15/817,710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,074.90

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