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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,035.42, 700,008.73 and 214,342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,035.42, 700,008.73 and 214,342.61 is: 321,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,035.42 : 700,008.73 = 214,342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,035.42/700,008.73 = 214,342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,035.42x = 700,008.73 × 214,342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,035.42x = 150,041,695,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,041,695,380.76/467,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,264.06

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