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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,316.56, 985,974.88 and 214,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,316.56, 985,974.88 and 214,084.56 is: 321,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,316.56 : 985,974.88 = 214,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,316.56/985,974.88 = 214,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,316.56x = 985,974.88 × 214,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,316.56x = 211,081,998,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,081,998,355.85/657,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,126.85

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