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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,185.22, 620,465.88 and 214,636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,185.22, 620,465.88 and 214,636.50 is: 321,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,185.22 : 620,465.88 = 214,636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,185.22/620,465.88 = 214,636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,185.22x = 620,465.88 × 214,636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,185.22x = 133,174,624,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,174,624,852.62/414,185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,533.99

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