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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,882.98, 637,718.67 and 214,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,882.98, 637,718.67 and 214,668.54 is: 322,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,882.98 : 637,718.67 = 214,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,882.98/637,718.67 = 214,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,882.98x = 637,718.67 × 214,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,882.98x = 136,898,135,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,898,135,819.64/424,882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,201.98

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