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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,961.28, 691,440.40 and 214,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,961.28, 691,440.40 and 214,460.26 is: 321,689.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,961.28 : 691,440.40 = 214,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,961.28/691,440.40 = 214,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,961.28x = 691,440.40 × 214,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,961.28x = 148,286,486,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,286,486,497.98/460,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,689.68

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