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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,867.22, 641,873.74 and 214,736.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,867.22, 641,873.74 and 214,736.78 is: 322,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,867.22 : 641,873.74 = 214,736.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,867.22/641,873.74 = 214,736.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,867.22x = 641,873.74 × 214,736.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,867.22x = 137,833,900,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,833,900,094.16/427,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,141.76

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