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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,713.14, 1,226,483.42 and 218,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,713.14, 1,226,483.42 and 218,734.74 is: 328,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,713.14 : 1,226,483.42 = 218,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,713.14/1,226,483.42 = 218,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,713.14x = 1,226,483.42 × 218,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,713.14x = 268,274,531,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,274,531,988.01/817,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,079.03

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