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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,626.42, 641,560.72 and 214,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,626.42, 641,560.72 and 214,136.61 is: 321,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,626.42 : 641,560.72 = 214,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,626.42/641,560.72 = 214,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,626.42x = 641,560.72 × 214,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,626.42x = 137,381,637,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,381,637,689.96/427,626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,265.55

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