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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,706.35, 658,302.72 and 214,068.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,706.35, 658,302.72 and 214,068.65 is: 321,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,706.35 : 658,302.72 = 214,068.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,706.35/658,302.72 = 214,068.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,706.35x = 658,302.72 × 214,068.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,706.35x = 140,921,972,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,921,972,921.00/438,706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,221.64

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