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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,530.08, 700,604.88 and 214,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,530.08, 700,604.88 and 214,185.60 is: 320,962.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,530.08 : 700,604.88 = 214,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,530.08/700,604.88 = 214,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,530.08x = 700,604.88 × 214,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,530.08x = 150,059,476,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,059,476,585.73/467,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,962.19

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