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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,577.20, 659,365.80 and 214,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,577.20, 659,365.80 and 214,972.30 is: 322,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,577.20 : 659,365.80 = 214,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,577.20/659,365.80 = 214,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,577.20x = 659,365.80 × 214,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,577.20x = 141,745,382,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,745,382,567.34/439,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,458.45

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