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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,975.92, 699,619.13 and 214,467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,975.92, 699,619.13 and 214,467.63 is: 321,313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,975.92 : 699,619.13 = 214,467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,975.92/699,619.13 = 214,467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,975.92x = 699,619.13 × 214,467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,975.92x = 150,045,657,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,045,657,757.46/466,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,313.48

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