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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,558.12, 960,876.81 and 214,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,558.12, 960,876.81 and 214,132.32 is: 321,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,558.12 : 960,876.81 = 214,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,558.12/960,876.81 = 214,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,558.12x = 960,876.81 × 214,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,558.12x = 205,754,780,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,754,780,559.50/640,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,211.73

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