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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,385.86, 622,039.68 and 214,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,385.86, 622,039.68 and 214,652.82 is: 322,217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,385.86 : 622,039.68 = 214,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,385.86/622,039.68 = 214,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,385.86x = 622,039.68 × 214,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,385.86x = 133,522,571,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,522,571,463.90/414,385.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,217.97

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