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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,865.98, 922,430.28 and 215,531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,865.98, 922,430.28 and 215,531.12 is: 323,342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,865.98 : 922,430.28 = 215,531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,865.98/922,430.28 = 215,531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,865.98x = 922,430.28 × 215,531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,865.98x = 198,812,431,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,812,431,370.31/614,865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,342.71

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