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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,819.98, 637,623.77 and 214,605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,819.98, 637,623.77 and 214,605.54 is: 322,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,819.98 : 637,623.77 = 214,605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,819.98/637,623.77 = 214,605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,819.98x = 637,623.77 × 214,605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,819.98x = 136,837,592,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,837,592,404.66/424,819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,107.24

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