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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,172.24, 921,526.08 and 215,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,172.24, 921,526.08 and 215,099.28 is: 322,742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,172.24 : 921,526.08 = 215,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,172.24/921,526.08 = 215,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,172.24x = 921,526.08 × 215,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,172.24x = 198,219,596,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,219,596,309.22/614,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,742.68

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