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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,785.12, 658,420.54 and 214,147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,785.12, 658,420.54 and 214,147.41 is: 321,339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,785.12 : 658,420.54 = 214,147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,785.12/658,420.54 = 214,147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,785.12x = 658,420.54 × 214,147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,785.12x = 140,999,053,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,999,053,331.80/438,785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,339.64

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