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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,809.37, 961,313.73 and 214,213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,809.37, 961,313.73 and 214,213.15 is: 321,353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,809.37 : 961,313.73 = 214,213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,809.37/961,313.73 = 214,213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,809.37x = 961,313.73 × 214,213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,809.37x = 205,926,042,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,926,042,241.55/640,809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,353.04

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