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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,859.60, 701,208 and 214,871.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,859.60, 701,208 and 214,871.69 is: 322,040.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,859.60 : 701,208 = 214,871.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,859.60/701,208 = 214,871.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,859.60x = 701,208 × 214,871.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,859.60x = 150,669,749,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,669,749,754.54/467,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,040.52

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