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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,087.19, 429,413.27 and 214,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,087.19, 429,413.27 and 214,761.83 is: 322,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,087.19 : 429,413.27 = 214,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,087.19/429,413.27 = 214,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,087.19x = 429,413.27 × 214,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,087.19x = 92,221,576,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,221,576,470.61/286,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,354.80

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