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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,531.20, 659,296.80 and 214,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,531.20, 659,296.80 and 214,926.30 is: 322,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,531.20 : 659,296.80 = 214,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,531.20/659,296.80 = 214,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,531.20x = 659,296.80 × 214,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,531.20x = 141,700,221,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,700,221,825.84/439,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,389.45

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