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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,947.80, 617,576.10 and 214,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,947.80, 617,576.10 and 214,955.80 is: 322,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,947.80 : 617,576.10 = 214,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,947.80/617,576.10 = 214,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,947.80x = 617,576.10 × 214,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,947.80x = 132,751,564,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,751,564,636.38/411,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,253.36

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