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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,347.99, 700,741.71 and 214,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,347.99, 700,741.71 and 214,311.52 is: 321,338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,347.99 : 700,741.71 = 214,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,347.99/700,741.71 = 214,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,347.99x = 700,741.71 × 214,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,347.99x = 150,177,020,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,177,020,997.50/467,347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,338.75

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