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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,044.28, 721,571.26 and 214,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,044.28, 721,571.26 and 214,818.28 is: 322,229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,044.28 : 721,571.26 = 214,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,044.28/721,571.26 = 214,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,044.28x = 721,571.26 × 214,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,044.28x = 155,006,696,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,006,696,970.63/481,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,229.58

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