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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,330.91, 771,619.54 and 214,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,330.91, 771,619.54 and 214,644.79 is: 322,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,330.91 : 771,619.54 = 214,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,330.91/771,619.54 = 214,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,330.91x = 771,619.54 × 214,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,330.91x = 165,624,111,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,624,111,216.90/514,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,018.58

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