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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,536.08, 700,613.88 and 214,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,536.08, 700,613.88 and 214,191.60 is: 320,971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,536.08 : 700,613.88 = 214,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,536.08/700,613.88 = 214,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,536.08x = 700,613.88 × 214,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,536.08x = 150,065,607,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,065,607,939.41/467,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,971.18

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