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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,919.28, 637,772.88 and 214,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,919.28, 637,772.88 and 214,704.96 is: 322,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,919.28 : 637,772.88 = 214,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,919.28/637,772.88 = 214,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,919.28x = 637,772.88 × 214,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,919.28x = 136,933,000,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,933,000,689.49/424,919.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,256.50

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