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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,525.97, 771,789.26 and 214,843.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,525.97, 771,789.26 and 214,843.19 is: 322,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,525.97 : 771,789.26 = 214,843.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,525.97/771,789.26 = 214,843.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,525.97x = 771,789.26 × 214,843.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,525.97x = 165,813,663,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,813,663,304.30/514,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,264.90

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