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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,242.39, 625,975.92 and 214,728.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,242.39, 625,975.92 and 214,728.17 is: 322,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,242.39 : 625,975.92 = 214,728.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,242.39/625,975.92 = 214,728.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,242.39x = 625,975.92 × 214,728.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,242.39x = 134,414,660,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,414,660,635.79/417,242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,150.06

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