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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,819.23, 637,622.64 and 214,604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,819.23, 637,622.64 and 214,604.79 is: 322,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,819.23 : 637,622.64 = 214,604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,819.23/637,622.64 = 214,604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,819.23x = 637,622.64 × 214,604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,819.23x = 136,836,872,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,836,872,756.45/424,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,106.12

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