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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,794.14, 941,885.61 and 217,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,794.14, 941,885.61 and 217,498.36 is: 326,314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,794.14 : 941,885.61 = 217,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,794.14/941,885.61 = 217,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,794.14x = 941,885.61 × 217,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,794.14x = 204,858,575,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,858,575,482.60/627,794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,314.89

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