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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,591.53, 636,362.41 and 214,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,591.53, 636,362.41 and 214,114.65 is: 320,907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,591.53 : 636,362.41 = 214,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,591.53/636,362.41 = 214,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,591.53x = 636,362.41 × 214,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,591.53x = 136,254,514,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,254,514,690.31/424,591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,907.28

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