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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,477.91, 771,717.17 and 214,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,477.91, 771,717.17 and 214,795.12 is: 322,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,477.91 : 771,717.17 = 214,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,477.91/771,717.17 = 214,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,477.91x = 771,717.17 × 214,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,477.91x = 165,761,082,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,761,082,136.21/514,477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,192.81

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