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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,750.79, 1,226,625.90 and 218,696.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,750.79, 1,226,625.90 and 218,696.38 is: 328,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,750.79 : 1,226,625.90 = 218,696.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,750.79/1,226,625.90 = 218,696.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,750.79x = 1,226,625.90 × 218,696.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,750.79x = 268,258,642,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,258,642,850.76/817,750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,044.49

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