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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,427.70, 721,558.35 and 214,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,427.70, 721,558.35 and 214,905.30 is: 322,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,427.70 : 721,558.35 = 214,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,427.70/721,558.35 = 214,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,427.70x = 721,558.35 × 214,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,427.70x = 155,066,713,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,066,713,674.26/481,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,097.61

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