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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,158.40, 921,237.60 and 214,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,158.40, 921,237.60 and 214,666.40 is: 321,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,158.40 : 921,237.60 = 214,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,158.40/921,237.60 = 214,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,158.40x = 921,237.60 × 214,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,158.40x = 197,758,759,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,758,759,136.64/614,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,999.60

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