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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,344.83, 921,451.77 and 214,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,344.83, 921,451.77 and 214,993.23 is: 322,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,344.83 : 921,451.77 = 214,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,344.83/921,451.77 = 214,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,344.83x = 921,451.77 × 214,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,344.83x = 198,105,892,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,105,892,321.52/614,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,466.93

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