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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,885.98, 637,723.17 and 214,671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,885.98, 637,723.17 and 214,671.54 is: 322,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,885.98 : 637,723.17 = 214,671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,885.98/637,723.17 = 214,671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,885.98x = 637,723.17 × 214,671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,885.98x = 136,901,014,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,901,014,997.58/424,885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,206.48

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