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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,379.12, 921,686.94 and 215,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,379.12, 921,686.94 and 215,133.36 is: 322,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,379.12 : 921,686.94 = 215,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,379.12/921,686.94 = 215,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,379.12x = 921,686.94 × 215,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,379.12x = 198,285,608,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,285,608,270.32/614,379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,741.45

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