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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,996.50, 620,464.92 and 214,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,996.50, 620,464.92 and 214,279.66 is: 321,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,996.50 : 620,464.92 = 214,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,996.50/620,464.92 = 214,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,996.50x = 620,464.92 × 214,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,996.50x = 132,953,012,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,953,012,099.53/413,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,145.26

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