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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,858.85, 701,206.88 and 214,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,858.85, 701,206.88 and 214,870.94 is: 322,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,858.85 : 701,206.88 = 214,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,858.85/701,206.88 = 214,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,858.85x = 701,206.88 × 214,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,858.85x = 150,668,979,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,668,979,489.20/467,858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,039.39

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