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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,830.80, 640,246.20 and 214,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,830.80, 640,246.20 and 214,254.40 is: 321,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,830.80 : 640,246.20 = 214,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,830.80/640,246.20 = 214,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,830.80x = 640,246.20 × 214,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,830.80x = 137,175,565,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,175,565,433.28/426,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,381.60

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