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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,533.57, 960,917.13 and 214,028.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,533.57, 960,917.13 and 214,028.79 is: 321,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,533.57 : 960,917.13 = 214,028.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,533.57/960,917.13 = 214,028.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,533.57x = 960,917.13 × 214,028.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,533.57x = 205,663,930,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,663,930,624.17/640,533.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,082.20

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