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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,566.04, 960,888.62 and 214,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,566.04, 960,888.62 and 214,140.19 is: 321,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,566.04 : 960,888.62 = 214,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,566.04/960,888.62 = 214,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,566.04x = 960,888.62 × 214,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,566.04x = 205,764,871,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,764,871,655.64/640,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,223.51

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