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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,664.18, 681,922.80 and 214,777.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,664.18, 681,922.80 and 214,777.58 is: 322,131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,664.18 : 681,922.80 = 214,777.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,664.18/681,922.80 = 214,777.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,664.18x = 681,922.80 × 214,777.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,664.18x = 146,461,728,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,461,728,730.82/454,664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,131.66

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